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Every Wednesday

Every Tuesday the guys in the big white truck pull up to take our trash. they are dirty in need of a shave and smell like rotted fish. yet those trash guys have lives beyond the scum. mothers wives lovers friends I watch the tiny segment of their lives peeking through my parlour window year in year out. I see them, come Tuesday. They have no idea that I exist They only know my garbage.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019




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Date: 4/8/2019 12:15:00 AM
It is really true; like I do not recognize Wal-mart workers without their vests even though I should KNOW them. Keen observation.
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Date: 4/7/2019 2:53:00 PM
oh i love this. Love your style. Fresh and creative.
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Allen Beilschmidt Sr.
Date: 4/7/2019 4:00:00 PM
Thank you Andrea.
Date: 4/7/2019 2:34:00 PM
Sad reality.. they are just doing their jobs.. but many people judge them for it.. thoughtful poem.
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Date: 4/7/2019 8:15:00 AM
A good tribute to those who are doing a great job of keeping us clean!!! Great write....sensitise readers of the importance of everyone in the chain of services. Regs Sunita.
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Date: 4/7/2019 7:22:00 AM
Yes, so true! We so must appreciate all people in life! Nicely done, my friend!
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Date: 4/7/2019 5:59:00 AM
Ah, you are inciteful dear Allen. That is a gift that is essential to good writing. Yes I often watch them from my window, sometimes I feel vulnerable thinking my garbage gives me away lol . You intrigue me ?
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