Thursday Morning Riddle

I’m a story of structures; allow you to walk;
I’m the place of a meeting; permission to talk;
I’m a minimum wage, though employers may balk;
And the bottom of oceans, all covered with chalk.

Who am I?

UPDATE: Riddle solved by Neel Mehta. See comments for answer.

7 Responses to “Thursday Morning Riddle”

  1. Neel Mehta Says:

    Strictly with nouns you’ve been dealing,
    But, in action, could it leave you reeling?
    For some distinct reason I am feeling
    Your answer’s the opposite of a…

  2. K-Lyn Says:

    Neel, you rock!

  3. Neel Mehta Says:

    And yet you chose to rhyme with Bill instead of me. Hmph.

  4. K-Lyn Says:

    I didn’t mean to hurt your feelings…

  5. Bill Says:

    So is anyone, um, going to solve the riddle?

  6. Neel Mehta Says:

    Since we’re taking turns… after my message here, I believe K-Lyn has the floor.

  7. Bill Says:

    FLOOR is correct. Way to go, Neel!

    I had considered the word as a verb, but once I had my rhyme scheme set, it turned out that I didn’t need that definition to complete the riddle.

    Nice rhyming there yourself. Now be nice to K-Lyn so we can start the healing.

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