Think Before You Kink

WriteBeLight

One task in the yard,

That really blows,

I’m constantly undoing,

The garden hose.

 

I keep it neat,

In a circle there.

By the hydrant,

That faucet, there.

 

But, someone always,

Comes along,

To wash their car,

On the lawn.

 

Rinse the soap,

From the hood.

Doors and the sides,

Lookin’  good.

 

Wipe the drops,

Before they dry.

Or, many spots,

On the paint, I spy.

 

I have no problem.

Glad they care.

Washing their car,

In the fresh air.

 

But, when they’re done,

Not neat with the hose.

Instead, left in kinks,

Don’t care to know.

  • Author: WriteBeLight (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 5th, 2017 05:23
  • Category: Humor
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Comments5

  • Goldfinch60

    They can be aright pain, I too always try to keep my hose tidy.

    • WriteBeLight

      It is a pain. And, when bringing out the lawnmower, I always forget to detach it and get it out of the way. Nonetheless, I wish everyone would just be courteous and be neat but that is wishful thinking 🙂 Thanks Goldfinch!

    • BRIAN & ANGELA

      THANK HONEY ~ Its always the little things that get up our noses ! People who trail through our pads in messy shoes ~ people who leave lights on ~ don't rewind the extension lead and of course the dreaded "hose kinkers" ! I empatie with you ~ I never kink the hose and always rewind ~ I'm a Southern (English) Gentleman ! Hugs (and no kinks !) BRIAN

      • WriteBeLight

        Thanks Dear Brian! I agree with those pet peeves you have mentioned. People can be very wasteful and messy 🙂 I just feel much better looking at a clean and neat area. Even with the garden hose. Thanks for stopping by!

      • orchidee

        A fine write.

        • WriteBeLight

          Thanks orchidee. Won't be doing any yard work or car washing today. It is pouring and I will let Mother Nature wash my car. 🙂

        • Tony36

          Great write, the fight with the hose goes on

          • WriteBeLight

            Very true Tony and Thanks!

            • Tony36

              Welcome

            • Michael Edwards

              We've got cordless vacuum cleaners and the hose is on a reel said he smugly. The biggest problem I have is with the cords to the bedside lights which plug in to sockets somewhere under the bed. Enjoyed the write.

              • WriteBeLight

                I am electrified by your comment Michael 🙂 I agree. It just isn't the garden hose. The vacuum is a whole other story! I have central vac and the hose is huge and a kitchen closet is dedicated to the thing. Thanks for the comment!



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