The inspiration for this poem speaks for itself. Good thing, as I’ve no intention of ever mentioning it again.
Summer is a bummer
Sweaty bums at least
Please wipe off any perspiration
Left on the toilet seat
N. P. Ryan
For anyone with a toilet in mind where this sign is in dire need of display, permission is granted to print it off and pin it up so long as my name is included (added to the ‘bottom’ for this very convenience). 😛 😀
More tickles for your fancy:
- I Scream at Ice Cream
- I want to lick your face
- Fruit Baskets; a damning indictment
- Sentimentality and its awkward role in poetry
Thanks for reading 🙂
N. P. Ryan
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