The Lobby

A lobby's meant to represent
The building it is fronting,
To welcome all who enter
From the elements it's blunting.

It may be fancy, to impress
Or functional and boring
But either way, it greets us
From its ceilings to its flooring.

And whether an apartment, office,
Inn or a hotel, 
The lobby sends a message
Not too easy to dispel.

It lets us know if we fit in
Or if we don't belong
And nothing can convince us
That our feelings might be wrong.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Johnson Avatar
December 19, 2017 at 11:12 AM
Always nice to read your thoughts in rhyme about what most of us don't find such eloquent ways to explore and express.
Bauer Avatar
December 20, 2017 at 8:09 AM
thank you, robert! your comment made me happy!
Adams Avatar
December 5, 2017 at 2:50 PM
I like this poem. It's true, and it's our first impression of a place. Nicely penned and as always great rhyme. (I'm into that in case you didn't notice!)......pat
Allison Avatar
December 4, 2017 at 6:27 PM
Oh you are so right about the impression we get when we enter a building and first impressions mean so much and some of the staff can be so snooty it can be most off putting!!!:-) hugs Jan xx
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