The Garbage Can

There I sit in every home, 
in the corner of the room.
I collect discarded items
including bottles of old perfume.

Bills and advertisements
magazines and letters too, 
especially those that come
with urgency typed in blue.

You never seem to take the time
to appreciate what I do, 
with all this information 
I could really blackmail you.

So don't you think it would be nice
if you took care of me?
Just clean me up and wash me out
this way I stay germ free.

When you're done
Just line me up, 
with a garbage bag
To show you care for me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Drowley Avatar
August 18, 2021 at 2:21 PM
Fine humor! Thank you for your kind heart toward an object of great neglect.
Sankey- Lewis Avatar
August 14, 2021 at 1:47 PM
Ode to "The Garbage Can" We share similar sentiments with such; I immediately enjoyed your last stanza.
Fenn Avatar
August 12, 2021 at 1:34 PM
This is hilarious Mary! Thank you for bringing me laughter from this poem. I’m glad I discovered you today.
Adams Avatar
September 29, 2014 at 8:37 AM
Great job of personification. I do detest a nasty trash can.
Allison Avatar
February 16, 2014 at 4:27 PM
lovely write.... but don't you recycle lol. I would get my knuckles rapped if all that went in one bag. Seriously I loved the poem. hope you will take time to check mine out Jan x
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