Wish You Were Seated
The awning held through last night's rain. The couch remains lumpy, distinguished and unavailable. Louis sends regards from the good cushion.
Shelter, with better upholstery
He owns the night. The couch owns the monogram.
FUTON
One monogram couch beneath the east awning.
Olive jacket, black beanie, no reservations.
After last security makes his round.
Coffee cooling in a paper cup.
Sit softly. Never ask the retail price.
Please leave the corner cushion exactly where it is. Louis has adjusted it through several winters and one regrettable rainstorm. The blanket may look borrowed because it is, but possession becomes complicated after midnight. If the doorman asks, nobody checked in. If the morning delivery arrives, set one coffee by the armrest and do not mention the upholstery.
Every evening follows the same expensive circuit, measured in dry concrete, warm vents and available cushions.
Takes the dry end of the awning.
Counts windows until the rails go quiet.
Turns one couch cushion to the cool side.
Guards the blanket from ambitious pigeons.
Accepts coffee without forming a committee.
A gentleman keeps standards, even when the ceiling belongs to the city.
The faded monogram is never surrendered.
Urgency has poor manners before noon.
Except the ones already living in the coat.
The awning held through last night's rain. The couch remains lumpy, distinguished and unavailable. Louis sends regards from the good cushion.
Luxury is wherever Louis lies down.