The Garbage Truck

On Mondays when I babysit,
There's one thing that's a certain hit - 
A visit from the garbage truck
(Unless the need for naptime's struck).

We hear the truck as it draws near
And Henry makes it very clear
We'd better get ourselves outside.
(Such passion cannot be denied.)

We race out to the driveway's end
To greet our Monday morning friend.
The worker waves a friendly hi
But Henry's serious and shy.

He watches, though, with great intent
And gazes at me, quite content.
I understand, though he can't speak,
That we're all set until next week.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Johnson Avatar
October 2, 2014 at 4:47 PM
Enchanting and charming and truly disarming. That a monday's a fun day in the world of a child. How something that's grungy, ishy and spongy can make a young boy so beguiled. Peace. :)
Mcleod Avatar
September 30, 2014 at 7:09 PM
I always like how your poems read as a story. Well done!
Bauer Avatar
September 30, 2014 at 8:57 PM
thank you so much, trevor! it's a wonderful feeling to get a comment like this and i'm very appreciative...
Mcdaid Avatar
September 30, 2014 at 1:41 PM
excellent pen smiling beautifully crafted
Bauer Avatar
September 30, 2014 at 8:57 PM
your comments are very uplifting and much appreciated! thank you for reading and taking the time to write a comment, liam...
Ebbs Avatar
September 29, 2014 at 10:13 PM
So Cute! Cool :)
Bauer Avatar
September 30, 2014 at 8:56 PM
thank you for reading and commenting, ed! much appreciated...
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