Munday on Monday: Lengthy line

The line has grown, yet still we wait;

Arrival time has picked our fate.

’Cause once you take your place in line

You’re bound by etiquette designed

That everyone must guard the place

Of all who’ve earned specific space.

Our etiquette will never skip;

So do not even think you’ll slip

Ahead of those who’ve longer stood;

You’ll be rebuffed, as well you should.

We’ll indicate — so don’t pretend —

Your proper place is at the end.

For patience just is not a trait

Of those who’ve lengthy had to wait.

Don Munday

This story was originally published September 28, 2014 at 8:55 PM with the headline "Munday on Monday: Lengthy line."