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A Day In The Life Of A Motel Receptionist
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A Day In The Life Of A Motel Receptionist |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia 
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From businessmen to lovers They come through my front door Too many clandestine affairs to mention I've seen and heard them all before Just another day in paradise In this life that I lead As a motel receptionist On so much gossip do I feed I see people who are sad and lonely Many don't care to hide a thing There are times I know for certain That they remove their wedding ring So straight faced I must remain 'tho inside I quietly smile Whenever asked for a room A place to just 'rest' awhile The 'day rate' we call it A room for an hour or two Many rendezvous occur here Thankfully not in full view Some are loud and sleazy Some are quiet and shy Then there are those Who are just passing by The housemaids often find things Like viagra packs in a drawer Such images I find so amusing Sending me laughing to the floor But whilst I am at work I'm professional through and through As I aim to make you feel welcome For maybe one night or two So if ever you've in the area After travelling many miles Please call in and see me And I'll reward you with a smile * * * * * This is written from pure life experience. I am actually a part time motel receptionist and I love what I do and love the people I meet not just from Australia but from all parts of the world. I reckon I could write a book about the goings on I have witnessed! Suetang |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
i bet you could write a book ha...i guess it is hard to keep a straight face sometimes ha..  ~Vic |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
It's why they call it the 'hospitality business'!!  |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  WOW!!! Ooohhhhhhh...I love it, sweet friend, I bet you could write a wonderful book about your stories with all people you meet on the job, it must be so exciting to have that sense of freedomn and to meet many different people! (kiss on cheek) We all love you so much, sweet friend, this is delightful! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sue, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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brianbeaudry Member
since 2001-07-20
Posts 410Northern Ontario Canada |
Loved the humor of this poem Sue....My wife worked in a local motel for a while, I remember the stories she came home with LOL. If we come to visit, give us a "Quiet" room OK!! |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Sue, this sounds like a most interesting job. and I love the poem. floria Floria |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Thank you for your comments. This was just a fun piece that I'd been trying to write for a while. By the way Brian, if ever you and your wife are in town I'll upgrade you to the Executive Spa Suite!! Take care......Sue Suetang |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Sue: Well done description of the life of a motel receptionist. You have to REALLY like people to hold a job like that! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
So much for room and bored.....not at your place!! Yes, if walls could talk....cute writing, Sue |
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thepoeticplumber Member
since 2001-05-15
Posts 185 |
That was so much fun to read. I bet you could write a book Sue. I've always said that the funniest things in life are right in front of us. Great job my frined. Did I ever stay at your motel??? I can't remember. Your friend, Roger from Boston............ |
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