What's That Smell I Smell

What lengths we go and cash we spend
On soap and scent and balm.
Our mornings rife with toil and scrub
As taught to us by mom.

We mustn’t stray from hygiene’s aim
Spit toothpaste in the sink.
Throw on your coat and head to work
Here’s hoping we don’t stink!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Fisher Avatar
November 10, 2013 at 8:16 AM
Fun poem that smelled good from the start.
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December 22, 2013 at 10:01 AM
Thank you David.
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