To Loiter

The sign said not to loiter
But I’ve never understood
The assumption that a loiterer
Is up to some no good.

So I say to all the fritterers
Or lollygagging crowd – 
You should stand your ground and dally
Just as if you are allowed.

Show the world that you mean business;
You’re not plotting something crazy.
It’s American as apple pie
To slack off and be lazy.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Dietrich Avatar
August 15, 2014 at 11:35 PM
this is SUPERB wit and humor. You have so many top notch things. you really need to make a book!!!
Johnson Avatar
August 15, 2014 at 9:48 PM
Hang loose ilene, let it be our mission. We don't need no stinkn' permission. To stand around and cause suspicion. What, are they afraid we want a commision. :) Peace. :)
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