Poop and Scoop Brigade

A parade requires a horde of supporting cast to put on a show: Platoons of committees plus cops to control the traffic flow. But an indispensable element of any successful parade, Is the ever-viligant crew of the poop and scoop brigade! A parade ain't complete without John Deere and Farmall tractors, And a legion of politicians and other such obnoxious detractors. There's the usual haughty equestrians riding prancing steeds, Followed by the scoop brigade disposing of equine misdeeds! Members of the marching bands must be careful where they tread, Being very alert for unforeseen obstacles that may lie ahead. But with a crack poop and scoop brigade that is really on the ball, They can march with resolute stride stepping in nothing at all! A parade must have silly clowns and a queen of something or other, Colorful floats, fire engines and classic cars trailing one another. Some even feature giraffes and elephants plodding down the street, Posing a special challenge to the brigade but they won't concede defeat! You've got to tip your fedora to those stalwart scoop brigades. Without their attention to detail and participation in parades, And dealing with emergencies without the slightest cue, Many awkward and stinky situations could very well ensue! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired © All Rights Reserved