Tipping Time

The time of year to tip is here – 
The doormen and the super,
The newspaper deliverers;
Unless you’re in a stupor…

You give some dough so they will know
That they’re appreciated
For cash is always welcome – 
Booze or candy just seems dated.

My favorite quip about a tip:
A parking lot attendant
Who, maybe, was on Christmas tips
Especially dependent…

Received no gift so he was miffed
And left, for every owner,
A duplicate of his first card,
Encouraging each donor.

But this card said, in bold and red,
On top of “Season’s Greetings,”
“Second Notice!” which would not
Need any more repeatings.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Allison Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 4:02 PM
what a fun poem lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Wolf Avatar
December 6, 2021 at 3:56 PM
I guess I'm just a born Scrooge. I HATE THIS PRACTICE. There, now I feel a lot better. (btw, I'm a relatively big tipper, so I'm compliant). ~ gw
Lawless Avatar
December 6, 2021 at 6:25 AM
THIS IS, AS MILTON SAID......FUNNY! FUNNY!.....FUNNY!
Mchattie Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 5:49 PM
I would not fool with such a person. Think of tipping as insurance. Have a great day my friend.
Hankins Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 5:25 PM
Funny! Funny! Funny! But, I have to agree with Lin. I think I would pass him over for a "Second Notice." Sometimes those who give the worst service are the most insistent on a tip. True.
Lane Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 3:41 PM
Ha! Now he'll be even less inclined to receive a tip. Your humor is still in good standing, Ilene.
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