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The Hostess

The hostess asked to see their proof That they’d received vaccines, For New York law requires it In their pre-seating screens. The women, Texas tourists, In a mean, entitled rage, Thought that violent behavior Was the best way to engage. The three attacked the hostess, In a frenzy, caught on tape, And without some intervention, She’d have not made her escape. The police were called, arrests were made; They’ll have to show in court, But outrage was the one response Each newscast did report. To dine indoors, obey the rules; For anyone who won’t, The penalty should be so stiff It might stop those who don’t.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021




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Date: 9/21/2021 9:40:00 PM
I hope this is a fabrication "The three attacked the hostess, In a frenzy, caught on tape," but I am beginning to doubt that it is.
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Date: 9/19/2021 10:48:00 AM
I thought you were writing about cupcakes, not fruitcakes! Why not just ban Texans from NYC?
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Rico Leffanta
Date: 9/20/2021 11:15:00 AM
I suspect the Taliban learnt how easy it is to spread ignorance from Texans . . . ..
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 9/19/2021 12:06:00 PM
Ha! A perfect comment and solution, Rico!
Date: 9/18/2021 2:03:00 PM
Swap "might stop" in the last line for ... may incarcerate? Great poem to post on restaurant websites and restaurant doors. $$$$$
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 9/19/2021 12:07:00 PM
Thank you for reading and commenting, Chris! Much appreciated…

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