This be a queue

Select yourself a lane and there remain.

Neither jump nor bump to gain position.

It’s best that you don’t whinge or show disdain;

this be a queue - not an exhibition.

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For those in front, and those you’ve left behind,

allow them some degree of space to move;

for together, with forward thrust aligned,

the gains come easy - given less to prove.

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In public interest, be polite, don’t pry.

As stance improves, try to show discretion:

let the grizzles and grumbles pass you by;

in reply - it’s the smile makes best impression.

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Where upon people mass, and muddles brew,

it should be there, alas, they form a queue.

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© Tim Grace, 24 March 2011

(Revised 28 October 2022)