November 19, 2002

The Parks Workers Lament
   by Gardenette <mallinsontracey@hotmail.com>

I work for the city with the department of parks,
And I like all the pets that wag, lick and bark.

But the owners who leave all their doggie-doo mess
Cause the workers ‘round here a lot of distress.

We’ve posted the signs and the bags are still free,
So pick up their poop and direct where they pee.

Your pets are quite welcome, but I think it’s the pits
To keep crawling around in old "kibbles and bits."

We’ve stepped in the piles when pruning the trees,
Have you noticed we weed on our hands and our knees?

I’ve a right to complain, it’s really disgraceful
That whilst weed-eating trails I’ve been struck with some facefuls.

And for those who burn bags and then laugh like crazy,
It’s not any better when it’s cooked chunks and gravy.

So please pick up the waste and I promise to hush,
Because I am sure at your house you usually flush.

By Tracey Mallinson

Published: November 19, 2002
Editor: stacy