Inspired by stuff on my shoe

Just a little ditty I wrote today.  I am calling it

Ode to My Neighbors

Don't drop your gum where I'm likely to step.

Don't let your dog soil my yard.

Don't set out trash on the wrong day of week.

"Love thy neighbor" is getting so hard.

Don't park your car so it's blocking my drive.

Slow down when children are out.

Take care of your pets; they're not ours to raise.

Don't feel you always must shout.

Loud parties outside when you know it's late

Would test the patience of Job.

When retrieving your daily newspaper

We beg you, "Put on a robe!"

Don't act like you do not know better.

Your place just shouts of neglect.

"Home Sweet Home" is a phrase that is fading.

It's all about showing respect.

 

Original poem by Donna, aka Dust Bunny Protector. If you use it, please credit the writer and link to this site. Thank you.

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