Howdy Doody

I’m sitting by the river. It’s a warm and sunny day. It’s lovely to be out here Just relaxing in this way. My jacket is unzipped, My brand-new book is on my lap, When suddenly a dog squats down And takes a mushy crap. The owner was right next to him; The dog was on a leash. I shook my head and silently Admonished with a “Sheesh!” His little pile of doggie doo Was inches from my feet. It wasn’t what I’d hoped to see To make my day complete. Although the owner scooped up What his rear end had been spitting, With just one tug they could have moved Where no one else was sitting. A gorgeous day can suffer from A blot upon its beauty When someone inconsiderate Ignores her civic duty!