Beryl Edmonds Poet Rhyme

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Litter Pickers

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.
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19th June 2022

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Panagiota Romios June 23, 2022 at 2:12 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 June 23, 2022 at 9:34 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 June 23, 2022 at 6:11 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 June 20, 2022 at 11:41 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 June 20, 2022 at 4:32 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 June 19, 2022 at 2:40 PM Blessings upon them all, Belle, and thank you for giving them due praise. Nice work! Beryl Edmonds June 19, 2022 at 3:08 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 June 19, 2022 at 10:31 AM One must condemn these irresponsible persons. Good thing there are those who have a civic sense. Beryl Edmonds June 19, 2022 at 11:17 AM Litter louts will get their comeuppance one day, in the meantime thank goodness for litter pickers. Thank you Victor… Belle

Tom Cunningham June 19, 2022 at 10:02 AM It's a shame that everyone doesn't take pride in their environment like the pickers. Hope alls well Belle. Tom Beryl Edmonds June 19, 2022 at 11:03 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