The Humble Hanky

for a gentleman, 

it should feel like a missing piece of jewelry.

for a gentlewoman, 

fine silk laced edges tied around the wrist.

wave it... drop it...

the humble hanky.

bowtie Mx flirts across the room,

mix me a cocktail, I’ll have a hanky panky.

an itch on your face, use your hanky dude?!

stylish pocket-handkerchief,

upscale bandana,

hanky bib, quilt, pillow, banner or bloomers,

bring it back to original usage. 

a makeshift face mask or hot pot holder...

try that you disposable kleenex.

door handles elevator buttons,

washable protection through a pandemic.

pocket square, perhaps,

but a line a brassiere desires

to have a matching one tucked inside.

bra masked, masked roo pockets.

the humble hanky, secret or blazen,

an essential public health accessory.