The Public Restroom

The Public Restroom

By Elton Camp

When “Number One” demands our attention
Then males have less of a problem to mention
Because we are always able to quite safely stand
While we care for the necessary matter at hand

With females who are less conveniently plumbed
To a much greater health risk they are succumbed
Ladies, you might not be very happy if you meet
The last person who it was that sat on that seat

She might have been sick or even very nearly dead
Who can know what horrible germs she has spread
And while endlessly inside the restroom you delay,
I’ll be finished in a couple of minutes & on my way
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Dailey Avatar
May 26, 2011 at 12:31 PM
I haven'g got a femail part But your poem hits to my heart After rectal surgery I have to sit down when I pee When nature calls now it is true If number 1 then number 2
Camp Avatar
May 26, 2011 at 3:16 PM
Mike, what a witty comment. (I hope it isn't literally true). Thanks for reading and taking the time to reply. Elton
Larocca Avatar
May 26, 2011 at 10:11 AM
Funny and so true. I avoid them at all costs, lol.
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