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The Garbage Truck

As we stop, I pull out my jar of Vic's vapor rub I put some up my nostrils, this job you cannot love But it pays the bills, I make my living Trash day is when people are most giving They are selfless when getting rid of what they see as junk Whew! That smell from the back of a garbage truck I spot a pair of shoes for my kid I will wash them first, get rid of the odor of rotted squid My niece's birthday is coming up soon I found a playhouse with dishes, forks, cups and spoons It's family night tonight at home The unknown video I found will be shown Finding the right stuff is a matter of luck It is just my point of view from the back of a garbage truck I found a half a bucket of KFC I take a smell, it smells as fresh as can be, what a surprise for my family Two hours later, the family can't keep their meal down They are so ungrateful about the food I found I am on a strict budget, I have to find a way to save a couple bucks More dinners will be found because I work on the back of a garbage truck

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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