Litter Pickers

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Litter Pickers There's litter pickers with a mighty touch Rising early to do the task they love They do it for free, that is how they are No asking for payment, each one's a star. Pickers are out whatever the weather Getting through a mountain of shoe leather Always with a beaming smile on their face They have souls led by beatific grace. They relish seeing the streets cleanly kept So folk don't need to watch where their feet step People often stop them to have a chat Offering their thanks for clearing the tat. They'll pick up litter that some folk scatter Mistakenly thinking it doesn't matter Doing it for them who have heartfelt pride Those who find pleasure in being outside. Without fuss they clear up what's been thrown down For being litter free the town's renowned Litter pickers sing happily all day Merrily picking up along the way. * * * 19th June 2022

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Panagiota Romios

Date: 6/23/2022 2:12:00 AM

Thanks Belle for lauding the good in humanity. We need not play God, patting ourselves as angels over those who toss trash. PRIDE is an empty place. There are huge crimes in progress. The Ukraine, for one. The world needs NO condemners but humans who know they are not perfect. I love Litter Pickers! Panagiota xx Love works better than hate

Panagiota Romios
Date: 6/23/2022 9:34:00 AM

You a philosopher and wise! “Love overcomes disgrace! More significantly, Belle, and hate, for which there is no reward!” One of the profoundest things, I ever saw in print for three years here! “ Gratefully, Panagiota xx May I add this about you...” Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called, the children of God! “ Panagiota xx

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 6/23/2022 6:11:00 AM

Thank you Pangie, those litter pickers work so hard they deserve all the praise they get. No one is perfect as you say, each of us has our flaws. Love overcomes disgrace as well as hate for which there is no reward… Belle xx

Rico Leffanta

Date: 6/20/2022 11:41:00 AM

Beach litter pickers don't get much exercise as there is so much plastic and trash in one place! Well said, Belle! Aloha!

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 6/20/2022 4:32:00 PM

Better to pick up litter on the streets rather than on a beach, much kinder on one’s feet. Mahalo Rico… Belle

L Milton Hankins

Date: 6/19/2022 2:40:00 PM

Blessings upon them all, Belle, and thank you for giving them due praise. Nice work!

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 6/19/2022 3:08:00 PM

Thank you Milton, our local litter pickers deserve all the praise it’s possible to receive, they do excellent work and it’s amazing what gets picked up… Belle

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 6/19/2022 10:31:00 AM

One must condemn these irresponsible persons. Good thing there are those who have a civic sense.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 6/19/2022 11:17:00 AM

Litter louts will get their comeuppance one day, in the meantime thank goodness for litter pickers. Thank you Victor… Belle

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/19/2022 10:02:00 AM

It's a shame that everyone doesn't take pride in their environment like the pickers. Hope alls well Belle. Tom

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 6/19/2022 11:03:00 AM

It’s good that we have people who care enough to pick litter up after those who couldn’t care less. All’s well, thank you Tom… Belle