Cllr Bob Belam

I know its now the time

For wiping out enviro crime

I really feel quite bitter

About people dropping litter

I hate those who go round skipping

To find a spot for their fly tipping

But the worst crime indeed

Is letting dogs stray without a lead

I’m happy not when I find

What dogs have left behind

Most people in my street

Look where they put their feet

It’s often their bad luck

Treading in a pile of muck

So I’d be more than keen

In keeping the borough clean

If only I was young

I’d help clear up this dung

Though I’ve managed to survive

And live to eighty five

To bend makes me feel weak

And my knees begin to creak

Otherwise you would hear

I’d be the first to volunteer

Round the borough I would rush

With the largest scrubbing brush

And being on the residents panel

I’d even carry a flannel

Then I’d be a sweetie

And wipe off the graffiti

As for dogs muck I confess

I’d shovel up their mess

What is even more

Leave it at the owner’s door

So sorry councillor Bob

I’m too old to do the job

But I wish you well its true

And good luck in all you do