Poop On a Shoe

My boys got dog poop on their sneakers
On their way home after school.
Their friends were beside themselves with laughter
And the boys were feeling quite the fools.
But they were determined to get their sneakers clean...
It was just a matter of finding the right tool.

They tried a scrub brush soaked in Pine Sole
But the smell was even worse when they were through.
So they threw the sneakers in the washer
Where they hoped to bid the poop adieu.
But to their frustration and their shame...
The poop was tightly affixed to every shoe.

But they are nothing if not resourceful and
Found what they needed to insure the poop's defeat.
Now the lines of communication are always open
With a heads up to save me from any untold grief.
As I wish they had mentioned their choice of tool
Before I brushed my teeth.

                        The End
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Flood Avatar
June 24, 2022 at 3:37 PM
Hilarious with a big fat capital H. One of my favorite ‘Darts’ songs was ‘Messing shoe blues’ and this brought that song right back to me. So much so, I’m gonna play it right now. Terry
Wolf Avatar
April 10, 2021 at 7:40 PM
Gotta put those brown bristles the category of 'yellow snow:' Don't eat the yellow snow, and don't brush with those brown bristles! lol. :) gw
Mchattie Avatar
April 16, 2021 at 6:51 PM
Sage advice my friend. If I ever meet an Alien from another planet... 'don't eat the yellow snow' would be one of the first things I would tell them. Stay frosty.
Pettit Avatar
April 4, 2021 at 6:51 PM
Wow! And I thought I had bad luck! This was a very entertaining poem to read.
Mchattie Avatar
April 16, 2021 at 6:53 PM
If you have kids... you're just leaving yourself open to chaos. have a great day.
Hankins Avatar
April 3, 2021 at 7:39 PM
Oh my, David! Your poem is delightfully funny. I laughed so hard! And, of course, I have used an OLD USED toothbrush for that very purpose, so I could relate. Nice writing.
Gauthier Avatar
April 3, 2021 at 11:59 AM
So funny, David ~ a totally delightful poem
Cunningham Avatar
April 3, 2021 at 11:53 AM
Lol I wasn't expecting that ending, brilliant. Happy Easter David. Tom
Allison Avatar
April 3, 2021 at 11:47 AM
omg ha ha ha bet you'd have more than doggy breath after that lol:-) hugs jan xx
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