Back For Renewals

Workman Abe always left his tools for you.
His hammer, his level, his wrench, his nails.

His electric drill, clamps, vice grips, screws too
Left them hither and yon, habit never fails.

From Timbuktu to Hackensack his stuff he lends. 
Some called him up to give him back his stuff.

Unconcerned, he said that’s okay; keep them my friends.
Workman Abe simply did not care, his habits rough.

If he came back to do another job, of course he left his tools.
Knowing that you might call him back; worked well for renewals.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Watt Avatar
May 7, 2020 at 4:05 PM
Nice business strategy! Clever poem, Caren, enjoyed reading ~ John
Krutsinger Avatar
May 8, 2020 at 12:44 AM
Thank you John. Every handyman we have ever had has left some tool behind.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
May 7, 2020 at 2:43 PM
Fun poem :)))) xomo!
Krutsinger Avatar
May 8, 2020 at 12:45 AM
And so very true at least in Kansas, Missouri, Iowa and Nebraska.
Koplin Avatar
May 7, 2020 at 10:00 AM
very catchy lines, great job Caren. I'm constantly losing my tools. I think those little buggers grow legs.
Krutsinger Avatar
May 8, 2020 at 12:45 AM
I do believe they run off and hide, not wanting to leave.
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