There’s a movie shoot in my neighborhood
And lots of signs announce
That all parked cars for 4 blocks ‘round
Must move or police will pounce.
By 3 p.m. the vehicles
Still there could then be towed,
Plus fined for violation of
This 2-day parking code.
Nobody likes when this occurs –
It’s hard to find a spot –
But during the pandemic,
Well, some tempers run real hot.
The signs torn down were all replaced
But I would place a bet
That cars will just ignore them –
Not one spot is vacant yet.
Tomorrow should be interesting
When the shoot begins –
The film crew vs. scofflaws:
There’ll be just one side that wins.
The driver of the bus (like in the song)
Was urging folks to move along.
He called, “Hey Cellphone in your ear –
Move it, buddy, to the rear!”
He nailed two women – “Move on back!”
I thought they’d have a heart attack.
There’s nothing like a little shame
To force the scofflaws to the game.
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