I hold the door open for you <br />a simple act of courtesy <br />This any gentleman would do. <br />To you I act insultingly. <br /> <br />Because you simply do not know <br /> how a true lady should react <br /> and the hostility you show. <br /> Just demonstrates this sorry fact. <br /> <br />How sad it is this should be so <br />That Feminists can only see <br />Politeness as another blow <br />against their female dignity. <br /> <br />A lady knows how to accept <br /> such a proffered courtesy <br />She feels entitled to expect <br /> to be treated courteously <br /> <br /> I do not say that feminists <br />cannot be ladies. I dare not <br /> I am quite sure some must exist <br />In my experience not a lot <br /> <br />I will still act the gentleman <br />I know that ladies understand <br /> I act this way to show I can <br />Be as polite as any man. <br /> <br />So if my manners cause offence <br />It is something I regret. <br />But perhaps I might influence <br />Some feminists so they forget. <br /> <br />Their attitude towards all men <br />is fuelled by their ignorance. <br /> I hope that they will think again <br />There might just be the slightest chance. <br /> <br />I recognise equality <br />I merely choose to be polite <br /> If you prefer hostility <br />It is your choice you have the right. <br /> <br />11-Jun-07<br /><br />ivor or ivor.e hogg<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-gentlemans-view/
