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East River Sighting

Nestled 'neath an overpass A homeless guy camps out. I pass his tent each morning On my exercising route. He has a lovely river view And has no rent to pay, Although it isn't quite the place Where I would like to stay. I rarely see him, but today, Unfortunate for me, I caught him as he emptied out His half-full jug of pee. If ever you are tempted To enjoy a river swim, Heed my advice and find Another venue for your whim. This river's reputation (Not a great one) stays intact With this daily contribution From a urinary tract!

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Robert Johnson

Date: 4/27/2018 6:44:00 PM

Wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong, so many things wrong with this. Sad, and yet, here you are telling it with your usual flair. What emoticon do you put here? :

Pat Adams

Date: 4/15/2018 1:46:00 PM

Yikes! Well, if the water is flowing then theoretically it might be.........Ok, think I'll just go to a movie!!!....Another flawlessly rhymed, interesting, poem!!!

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 4/14/2018 8:30:00 PM

Hahaha! And he's just one guy doing that! Imagine all the others! I hope no one's fishes in that river? BTW what color is the water of that river? Love reading your humor, Ilene. / M

Jan Allison

Date: 4/14/2018 3:13:00 PM

ha ha ha makes me glad i don't swim and if he doesn't have a 'doggy bag' and dumps his poop in there you could be going through the motions (sorry couldn't resist) lol. I sort of enjoyed my morning walk with you lol:-) hugs jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 4/15/2018 5:36:00 PM

If I do get there we are sharing lemon cake and pastrami on rye and many happy times:-) hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer
Date: 4/14/2018 3:26:00 PM

Yikes! I didn't even think of that, Jan! If you ever get to New York (and I'd love that!), I promise to take you on a more scenic route...