26 – TUXEDOS AND OVERALLS

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Ken Greenman

I’m a tuxedo soul
In an overall body

I don’t own the slim
suave lines suggested
for a slick Manhattan midnight
my shoulders are blocky,
my chest is too big
my belly protrudes a bit
and my overalls fit
quite comfortably on this
body God has given

But my soul longs
for a champagne night
blue jazz playing, quiet…
The slender brunette,
the caviar,

I think I’ll go on a diet.

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About Ken Greenman

Married and Happy. Retired and busy. Living in NC. 71 and counting. December 12, 2025 and it's 77! ... I would love some written comments, critiques, adulation or kind suggestions.... If you have the time and or inclination, please feel free! Not in fear but by faith. We will see. See you later! If you ever want to talk for real, email me and I will send you my cell number.... I am enjoying this!
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