Handwashing In the Public Toilet

Hand Washing in the Public Toilet

By Elton Camp

Employees must wash hands before returning to work
But that sign doesn't apply to just some regular jerk

I see guys often in there handling you know what
But do they then wash their hands.....some do not

Rather, they turn and rush directly out the door
With hands the dirtiest of persons would abhor

It would never do for me to set off a howl
And about their gross filthiness to growl

When I see them outside extending hand to shake
I am forced to think, "He is sure a sorry snake."

If only there were a way the public to notify
About one, who to be clean, doesn't even try

Maybe a sign that would light and a bell would ring
When out goes one who's done this disgusting thing
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Andresen Avatar
March 6, 2012 at 11:50 AM
I am agree,no shake hands -------- so disgusting------- Always wash yours hands!!!!!! - oxox Anne-Lise
Bauer Avatar
March 6, 2012 at 9:12 AM
i totally agree with you about this! ewww! you've made your point very well. this poem should be posted in every public restroom.
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