What's This Then?

What's This Then?

A Poem by Chris Shaw
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(Don't it just get ya when you think there's half a packet left, when there's none?)

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It may not be of consequence,
a trifle petty some might say,
but why are empty packets here
instead of being thrown away?
Is it too much to ask of you
now you have helped your hungry selves
to throw away the evidence
you leave for me upon the shelves?

It's not that I want you to starve,
the food is there for all to eat.
If you have munched the lonely last
of custard creams or shredded wheat,
or any other brands we use,
please take the wrappings and dispense
them neatly in the nearest bin
before my tongue will cause offence.

(asking nicely)

© 2018 Chris Shaw


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Chris, I certainly can relate to this. It made me laugh. :)

Posted 10 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

10 Months Ago

Thanks Ladysue. Neville dug this one out of my archives for another spin round. It’s made us all s.. read more



Ha, don't ya just love em eh' .. another pet hate of mine .. I quite agree except when it comes to a packet of three and then they're simply takin the biscuit.

Neville


Posted 10 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

10 Months Ago

Now you are making me larf. It’s no joke though. This was written years ago and they are still doi.. read more
Neville

10 Months Ago


........... wipe on Chris, wipe on :)
Chris Shaw

10 Months Ago

Lol ……………:)
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I won't lie....I do become too lazy sometimes to throw away the empty packets of groceries such as lentil, spices...but not always cause mother can never tolerate such carelessness of mine...she wakes up early in the morning and unlocks our main gate and collects every empty packet to peelings into a bucket so that the cleaners can easily take all the garbage stuff to the truck....
Love and respect towards your writings....they're always motivating!
Be blessed :)

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Thank you dear Tahsin. Hope all is good in your world.

Chris
Nicely rhymed piece. Sounds like my wife.

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Right old nags us women are, aren't we?Thanks for checking this one out. All the best.

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Being currently employed as a cleaner I know how this feels. 6 bins in the canteen and stuff still left on the tables even though they have to walk past them as they leave the room to start their shifts

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

It would be so easy for people to tidy up after themselves wouldn't it? I just don't understand it m.. read more
What a noble message to transmit! Thank you.

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

A little bit of thought for others goes a long way, I say. Thank you goldenscar_ for checking this o.. read more
goldenscar__

5 Years Ago

You're welcome. thank you for sharing
I get this and am probably more of a culprit at times than a helpful hand. I enjoyed this Chris

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

You naughty little hare, but good on ya for owning up :))

Chris
Thankfully, I've never done that, although I may have left an empty bag of chocolate chip cookies on a shelf once. :)

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

It happens all the time here. No matter how many times it's mentioned, it falls on deaf ears. You to.. read more
Haha, I love the touch at the end, (asking nicely)
This is so funny and at the same time I felt guilty, lol got to stop doing this myself, since I'm the one that has to clean it up anyways at a later date. You can turn anything into a poem, and a pretty decent one at that! Always a fan of your words,
Kee xoxo.

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Lovely to see you Kee. Hope all is good with you and thanks for checking in. You made my day :)
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Someone's got kids! I remember wrestling with the same issues. We had a pitcher in our fridge, just used for koolaid. The person who finished it was supposed to make more. Think that last little bit was EVER gone? Nope...
Thanks for the memory, Christine, now that my youngest "baby" is 43!

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

We have teenagers in the house angel. Yesterday there were at least 20 sweet wrappers left in a tin .. read more
Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Good to hear about your experience to:)

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