I’M HUNGRY by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill

The “Coney” is closed and has been two days –
I’m hungry already – and double I’s pay –
To be able to order my burger and chips –
To just sit and talk while I eat and sip.
I don’t think it’s fair that the “owners” of “Coney” –
Can just go away while I eat “Boloney”.
I sit here and wonder how to ward off “starvation” –
While the “Diamonds” are off on a “tour of the Nation”.
Now I’ve got a stove, and I know how to use it –
But as “ya ‘all” know, I would never abuse it.
We’re getting cards now, saying you’re having “fun”.
But “those cards” don’t taste good on a “Hamburger Bun”.
So please hurry back and open your doors –
And please don’t take a vacation “no more”.
Oh! I won’t be that mean – a vacations’ “O.K.”.
If you’ll just manage to take one when we are away.
We’re starved!

Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
Written for Ralph, Judy and Mickey Diamond owners of West Side Coney Island restaurant.

Copyright Roy Richard