But
lately I’ve been thinking with extra strains and pains
Had
profound revelations. Saw the face of
an ugly man
Last
garbage day morning when I looked in my garbage can.
(Chorus)
I
looked in my garbage and what did I see
All
my bad habits looking back at me
I
could be a good man if I used more care
On
what kind of garbage I’d leave to my heirs.
Cans
and plastic bottles, papers all were mine.
They
all could be recycled if I’d just take the time.
Styrofoam
convenience wouldn’t be in this mess,
There’d
be no extra wrappers if I bought my food fresh.
((Chorus)
Either
garbage gotten bigger or the world’s gotten smaller
There
ain’t no place to hide it. It’s a tough
one to swoller.
What
I’m leaving all the children after forty years have past
If I were my own grandchild I think I’d kick my……..Butt
I…Chorus……..
©monty
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