I am in a bargain basement
seeking a bargain
A richman's coat
at a poorman's price
The salesman
(fallen but wise)
A component of Eros
places gentle thumbs
on both lapels
and in the Bass tone
of the flute
announces:
"this coat doth
thee suit"
I look into the mirror:
a face distressed
a Charlie Chaplin mess
over my shoulder
my son-in law says
you can't even afford
this one
You look like Bozo
the clown!
I'll buy the coat
anyhow
so what
if the shoulders
are high and wide-
Eros's thumbs held the lapel
and the coat comes from Italy
reduced considerably
for men
diminished inwardly.