The Man In The Elevator-CM

The man in the elevator, who I shall name as Paul
Was standing there rigid with his back to the wall.
As the lift started moving, I heard his loud gulp
When the lift started shuddering as it slowly moved up.

The groaning and creaking seemed to make Paul's eyelashes curl
He suddenly screamed and started to swish, swoon and swirl.
The lift quickly dropped-stopped, and restarted again
It felt like we were two yo-yos inside a tumble dryer machine.

His bald head sprouted hair, his face a green tinge, his lips ruby red
Paul's man boobs were now perk, I felt jealous and a tad bit upset. 
The lift soon settled and that's when I again looked at Paul
He was more like a Pauline and not the same Paul by that wall.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Crandall Avatar
November 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Wow - that's a psychedelic elevator ride - I think I should ask you if you slipped something in your morning coffee!
James Avatar
November 13, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Thank you so much Dave. You tell me yours and I will tell you mine lol. It's just my silliness and immaturity again. Emilia : )
Leake Avatar
November 7, 2025 at 11:02 AM
A fun creative write Emilia Enjoyed this one Best wishes Kevin
James Avatar
November 13, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Thank you so much Kevin. Happy that you enjoyed it and sorry for the late reply. Emilia : )
Goldsmith Avatar
November 5, 2025 at 12:20 PM
What a creative/fun write. Thanks for the laugh. Love It... "Good Luck" We both did this one. I wish you would write more... Have a fun day writing away...............
James Avatar
November 6, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Thanks Paula. I am happy that you enjoyed it and thank you for your Good Luck wishes. I hope you have an enjoyable day. Emilia : )
Dietrich Avatar
November 5, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Haha. A few really funny lines line the man boobs and eyelashes curling!!
James Avatar
November 6, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Thanks Andrea. My thoughts are crazy at times. I just never know where a prompt is going to take me. I am happy that it gave you a laugh. Emilia : )
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