Landfill
Another big package arrived today!
I opened it up, and to my dismay....
Cardboard and stuffing, and so much more
Styrofoam nuggets all over the floor
There was plastic bubble, and cellophane wrap
It took a broom to clear the trash
I dug around to look inside
All sealed and tight. No big surprise!!
It needs a battery to make it run
But the battery it came with, is dead and done!
Okay...ready again, we'll have some fun
But a broken remote! Shucks! We needed that one!
We'll take a time out....well, that's a bother!
A run to Wal Mart to get another...
Stopped at Starbuck's along the way
Tossed my cup...that's two, today
Bought more stuff...while I was there
Filled six plastic bags... or maybe it's more....
Here's some trash....fourth time today
I'll go back to Wal Mart...where I will pay
For new garbage containers...those giant cans..
'Cause we fill them up, as fast as we can!
I have heard going 'Green'...is the only way !!
Oops , here comes Fed-Ex, more to deliver today!
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