WHY I LOCK MY DOORS

Someone broke into my house
A crowd assembled
Chants and banners were raised
Saying “he’s one of our neighbors”
“he has a right to be here”

He took the 50 inch TV
And my truck
His ‘NEW” neighbors
Obstructed the pursuit
Of the authorities.

Now I must decide
Which of my “neighbors”
I shall “visit”
Whose truck I shall need
And whose TV will be in it.

I lock my doors
To keep the honest people honest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Etgen-Baker Avatar
January 30, 2026 at 5:31 PM
witty :-)
Wolf Avatar
January 29, 2026 at 8:18 PM
You can't make this stuff up, I guess, John.
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