Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Why Do

Why do people disregard
The people all around them?
Doing things to spoil the day
For strangers who surround them?

Riding motor bikes in parks
Where doing so’s not lawful?
Blasting music I don’t like
At volumes simply awful?

Littering when garbage pails
Are plentiful and waiting?
Sitting too close on a bench
(Not rule accommodating)?

I wonder if their rudeness
Comes from some infernal plan
Or simply that they do these things
Because they know they can.

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Caren Krutsinger May 4, 2021 at 8:24 AM "Sitting too close on a bench (Not rule accommodating)?" I have no idea, but I do think it is either ignorance or rudeness.

Rico Leffanta April 27, 2021 at 11:56 AM Another gem, Ilene, especially verse 2! Many people simply do not care how they attract the attention of others. Like Trump, the just want all of the light to shine on them! Aloha! Rico

Beryl Edmonds April 27, 2021 at 9:33 AM Because they can they do, some people are selfish right through, have no respect and couldn’t care less. Fantastic write Ilene ~ Belle

Daniel Turner April 27, 2021 at 8:12 AM We live in a "me first" society, that is why. Another good one, Ilene. Hoping you are well:)

Kim Rodrigues April 26, 2021 at 3:28 PM So well said! Another one is people who zoom to the head of a highway exit causing a longer wait for all the others waiting patiently.

Robert Pettit April 26, 2021 at 3:09 PM When I worked as a crossing guard in my town, some people disregarded my stop sign and nearly hit me and the children I crossed. Nicely written to make more people aware of ubiquitous discourtesy.

Kim Merryman April 26, 2021 at 1:34 PM People these days are so self-absorbed that as long as it's good for them they don't even consider anybody else. It's sad and infuriating at the same time. Great write, Ilene! Blessings, Kim M

Jan Allison April 26, 2021 at 1:07 PM So well said Ilene and your final statement hits hard and I suspect its both and also knowing nothing will get done to stop them if they break the rules:-(hugs jan xx