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11/3/2025 for The Man In The Elevator Poetry Contest sponsored by Charles Messina

The Man in the Elevator Said

The man in the elevator said, as to everyone's dread, 
their stomachs all dropped, and the lift suddenly stopped, 
"Let's philosophically think, though our situation might stink,
we don't have to work for our boss, that dumb jerk".
Yet, privately, he thought, "I've got a great spot,
next to this buxom beauty.  You bet your patootie,
I'm happy as a clam in this tight jam. If we're rescued, I don't give a dam*".
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Wolf Avatar
November 4, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Well, er, this is, ahem, positively uplifting!
Crandall Avatar
November 5, 2025 at 9:19 AM
lol!
Etgen-Baker Avatar
November 4, 2025 at 6:12 PM
another humorous tale....best wishes with this contest entry.
Crandall Avatar
November 5, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Thanks, Sara!
Andresen Avatar
November 4, 2025 at 10:42 AM
- As the yolk in the egg ... best wishes in the contest, David - A fun contest ... just had to write one :) - hugs
Crandall Avatar
November 5, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Haha, I just learned a new Norwegian expression!
Rodrigues Avatar
November 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
LOL! His head in the clouds…
Crandall Avatar
November 3, 2025 at 6:49 PM
LOL!
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