A Poem I Wrote About Dorm Life at My Conference

1940 Dormitory
A Series of Three Lists
(Inspired by Sei Shonagan's The Pillow Book)

List Number 1
Things the Dormitory Does Not Have

Toilet paper
More than one washcloth
laundry detergent
A thermostat that can be adjusted
Warm carpeted floors

List Number 2 Some Reasons I Am Glad I Did Not Get an RA Room
A Series of Three Knocks
(Based on a Conversation I had with Jule Wallis after 2 or 3 glasses of wine)

Knock Number 1 11 pm

Question: Can I get more than one sheet?
Answer: Honey, I'm sorry I wish I could help you, but I can't even get another one myself

Knock Number 2 midnight

Question: Where can I smoke?
Answer: Just go ahead and smoke in your room.

Knock Number 3 1 am

Question: I'm having some boyfriend issues. What should I do?
Answer: Just dump him and sleep with his best friend.

List Number 3
Things the Dormitory Does Have

Broad shouldered football players
-- very broad shoulders
A fifth floor lounge that has wireless
Starting after 9 pm -- a fifth floor lounge with some very friendly people