Maroon-red blazers,
they make the doormen wear
in the lobby of this building
where I live,19 floors up.
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It's that looming space between, isn't it, something not quite comfortable to live with. Very well written piece Max, I enjoyed this read a lot. Love Ernestine XXX
A very genuine look into the lives that we live. A great observation of social imbalance and human interaction. How he makes you feel guilty and embarassed for him being a bored underpaid doorman. It makes me wonder about their thoughts as they see you walk through their doorways trying consciously to not look down on them. Do they pity you or are they embarrassed too?
Am I living my caring? What a wonderful question. Very enjoyable read. Hugs Anna xxx
It occures to me to ask why you think you're better off being 19 floors up? When a man has a job during which he 'reads a little and nods a little' who is the happier of you two? ? ? Well written, from your own perspective. Scarlett