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.