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06.24.2021

I once booked a room

On the Alakazee

With a window

That looked out across the blue sea

Though the room was equipped

With spectacular views

It was really quite small

Not the size I would choose

And my knees have now lost

A great deal of their feeling

For I’ve had to press them

Quite tight to the ceiling

And my feet, let me tell you

Must be left in the hall

With the door left wide open

That’s how this room’s small

The next time I plan

For an ocean-bound cruise

I’ll be sure to pack in

My most closed-toed shoes