Patience is a Virtue

Tough, but ever hip,
Our Miss Patience said,
"You all never tip,"
"So, patience is dead."

"Here's some more bad news,"
"You all leave a mess."
"Got grease on my shoes,"
"And stains on my dress."

"Then, when my day ends,"
"And finally get home,"
"My family and friends,"
"Can smell me from Gnome!"

"No more free coffee,"
"And no more free swill,"
"No more sweet toffee,"
"Best just pay your bill."

"Don't like my new rule?"
"Go elsewhere to eat."
"I'll sit by the pool,"
"And put up my feet!"

"Light up a big spliff,"
"Then, when in the mood,"
"I'll take a big whiff,"
"And eat my own food!"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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