Now I Know What a Sponge Feels Like

I feel like a useless sponge that should be thrown away

All used and worn out, what more can I say?

Go ahead and slide me under the faucet

You know then that I’ve really lost it

 

My name is not Bob and I can’t find a job

Nobody will I hire me if I can’t hold water

Why should I even look for work?

I’m dirty and useless and can be replaced

 

There’s a new one under the sink

All new and still in its package

Ready to unwrap and handle its assignment

For me it’s off to the room of gloom

 

The garage is cold as I lie in the mop bucket

I do have friends here that are dried and crusty

Waiting for another floor to need mopping

All I am is useless and musty

 

I guess I should consider myself lucky

The garage is better than the dump

I guess even here I have reached the end

No more lying to myself or trying to pretend

 

A sponge can live a long life

It depends on how it is used

Gentle cleaning was to be the rule

Now this old sponge feels like a fool

 

My owner should not feel guilty

It’s not her fault I have nothing left in me

So I will follow the path of my dear old dad

All tired and useless and covered with dirt

 

It’s time for the landfill I must observe

But to be truthful, it’s what I deserve

 

 

 

 

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