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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! :)