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Cheers For the Janitor

Did you know At the community hall The janitor cleans For no pay at all Quietly cleaning Day and night Crumbs and wrappers In his sight He never complains He just gets on Busily cleaning Til all is gone Modestly staying Out of view He seeks no praise From me or you Even leaving behind Gifts for us all Droppings aplenty From the rat at the hall

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Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 11/5/2023 1:34:00 PM

Lovely penning Julie, it was a nice fun piece with nice rhyme too. Blessings, Gordon

Julie Draper
Date: 11/5/2023 6:08:00 PM

Thanks very much Gordon, I enjoyed writing this one :)

Karen Jones

Date: 10/29/2023 3:09:00 PM

Lol. Funny. Nice to think of janitorial staff! I like it even if not in the proper form.

Julie Draper
Date: 10/29/2023 3:16:00 PM

Thanks Karen, I'm pleased you enjoyed it :) I appreciate your encouragement. It felt odd using the word 'janitor', we say 'cleaner' in New Zealand :)

Julie Draper

Date: 10/29/2023 2:56:00 PM

I know, I know, not in sonnet form for the competition. But lots of fun to write so I posted it anyway! :)