Two Used to Be's

1. The Good Ole Guy

He lived on Main—drove Fancy cars—
Old what’s his name—down at the bar?

2. The Grass Widow

Patiently, she waits on time— 
she was first, you know, in his long line.

Two Wanna Be’s

1. The Prophet

Some people say he goes too far,
but they can’t see his rising star.

2. The Little Man

He clomps around in daddy’s shoes, 
quite confident, he cannot lose!

Two Are’s

1. The Matriarch

She quietly smiled, then left the room— 
Chantilly lace, Channel perfume.

2. The Loan Officer

He listens carefully to their woes,
then turns them down: “Well, so it goes.”