Elton Camp Poet Rhyme

The Street Department and the Potholes

The Street Department and the Potholes

By Elton Camp

Big potholes developed in paving all over the city
The condition of the streets had become such a pity

Citizens said it was knocking tires out of alignment
The city officials said no money for their assignment

“We would gladly fix the potholes if only we could.
But city taxes just aren’t coming in as they should.”

Yet the city’s money always seemed able to go as far
As to buy the mayor yet another luxurious new car

And even though they claimed bad economic days
There were funds for employees’ five percent raise

Whenever a councilman’s brother needed a job,
There was always enough money to pay that slob

So from the enraged public came an angry shout
The next election, they then threw the bums out

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Zzzzz Zzzzz October 5, 2011 at 9:00 AM Yes, this kind of thing happens in my country too (England). Trouble is, there are always more bums who take their place! Entertaining write.