Krishnanand Guptar Poet Rhyme

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Written 2 November 2025 for 'The Man in the Elevator' Poetry Contest of Charles Messina

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The Man in the Elevator-CM

                                                      The man in the elevator hastens,
                                             He feels ill at ease, with most teeth broken;
                                              He pushes the button, marked in red ‘Ten’,
                                            And seems very much anxious, now and then.

                                                     But halfway up, the elevator stalls,
                                             The man frowns, apparently quite appalled;
                                             He presses the ‘Open’ switch, rings the bell,
                                            And yells at top of his voice, “what the hell?”

                                          “I need to use the restroom,” he then screams;
                                                 Soon the lift kicks open as in a dream,
                                        A woman standing there squeaks, stern but calm,
                                             "So late again today? You know the qualm!"

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Valsa George November 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM I can imagine the embarrassment of the old man. To empty the bladder is a need for everyone. For the old, it becomes something beyond control to hold it for a long time. A very cute entry.

Andrea Dietrich November 5, 2025 at 11:42 AM Cute story. Would hate to be stuck in one having to pee!!