It's so hot
I wish it were not
People shout
No matter what about
Air is hard to breathe
A/C can distress relieve
So maybe I should go out
Instead of staying in to pout
But someone has to stay
And not just to play
In case an intruder should prowl
Seeking to do something foul
My job is to stay and watch
Any trouble I must scotch
Okay so forced is this silly rhyme
At least I try, at least half the time
Swing that blade and hear the thwack
Hew and trim to push Nature back
Crash of branch and crunch of leaves
Woodland area thus bereaves
Swish of rake and snap of sacks
Gather up the scattered stacks
Suddenly a cell phone rings
Neighbor's wagging tongue reports things
Rings again with urgency
Dictating what should be and be
Leave off talking don't take the next call
What isn't said won't lead to another fall
All too soon the help will be gone
My own charge then to rebuild the lawn
Yesterday the walls came down
Today the trees are following
Pipes are being inserted
Into yesterday's hollowing
Chop down the tree?
That was the question
Clearing the whole yard
Now of all infestation
Can't complain;
Haven't seen the bill
Not going to halt
Come what will
Noise has roused the neighborhood
All the noses are out
But fresh light and air
Are chasing away the urge to pout
If only the contractors
Would cease their suggestions
For further work to be done
Raising initial projections
If money grows on trees
Perhaps they shouldn't cut mine
How do they think they're gonna get paid
If there's no check left to sign
Auwe! It's a new day
The sun is shining bright
Fresh cut wood smells sweet
Think I'll just hang on tight
This novel ride has got to end
Eventually
Soon enough then to see
What to see
