Michael Edwards

A FLY IN THE MASH

 

 

A FLY IN THE MASH

 

 

He’d nearly finished his mash and pie

when to his disgust he pulled out a fly

he pushed back his plate and rose from his chair

and beckoned the waitress standing near.

 

The waitress came over quite undeterred

as he held out the fly without saying a word

she gave him the bill and she firmly avowed

Fly-tipping in this restaurant is never allowed.