Usps-Approved

When she opens her mouth it is full of junk
Always telling me I owe somebody money,
Spews out circulars and advertisements
Every day, I tell you, it is not very funny.

A red flag is raised to attract my attention
The contents can be slippery like a fox,
Always standing out in front like a guard
She is my ubiquitous USPS-approved mailbox.

written September 2, 2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021


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Date: 9/3/2021 10:38:00 AM
Ours is so "full of junk" we are glad we are only sixteen steps from the dumpster when we pull it out.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/3/2021 10:59:00 AM
Good thinking. I may get one important, useful piece of mail a week. I wonder what would happen if I took down my mailbox. Can a person do that?
Date: 9/2/2021 5:32:00 PM
Loved this. Most of it is straight from her mouth into the rubbish bin.....
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/2/2021 6:31:00 PM
Yes, indeed. Someone mentioned "Occupant." And, to think, I am still getting mail addressed to my wife three years after she is gone! Thanks, Shirley.
Date: 9/2/2021 5:07:00 PM
Except that mine is Canada Post I think we have related mailboxes, lol. This was a fun read.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/2/2021 6:31:00 PM
Thanks, Virginia. I suspect she is the same throughout the world. You think?
Date: 9/2/2021 2:53:00 PM
I wonder when "occupant" is going to come and pick up his mail. And the holiday season is yet to start.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/2/2021 4:11:00 PM
LOL. I love your very funny comment, John. I jotted this little piece of doggerel while waiting in the doctor's office to be seen.
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