1st Draft Frippery

This man risked squandering 2 quarters,
Despite the nights rain,
He’d fight to stay the payphone,
Risked squandering 2 quarters,
Meant to be spent on a quart when the day was done.
So he’d hang up quick as Go
So she’d ring back
If she was in a curious mood.
It wasn’t too late
(But maybe that’d help)
.
He’d be ready, with his 1st draft.
Damn, ink already ran onto his icy hand,
Trailed off his folded page
Of falderal, frippery, & doggerel.
Worthy words to win some time.
He’d force his forte’ over the phone
If she called back
If any would entertain
A curious mood
This time
Of night.