ODE TO A JOGGER
Oh Jogger! I cannot see you
Running in the night
For you wear nothing reflective
And do not wear a light.
Oh Jogger in the drizzle
running in the gloom
The white trim on your green suit
Will not stay your doom.
For it is small and invisible
Until it's near too late
I'm glad you left the stroller
So your child won't share your fate.
You have the legal right-of-way
We know that to be true,
But rights don't mean I see you.
You don't seem to have a clue.
For you see, I've nearly hit you
Many times in recent years.
Your suicidal tendencies
Will lead to many tears.
Remember our streets are dimly lit
So astronomers can see
The wonders of the universe
and find a new galaxy.
So please Oh jogger, change your clothes
Please wear something bright
Make sure we can see you
As you run through streets at night.
Please continue to leave your baby at home, fool.
Running in the night
For you wear nothing reflective
And do not wear a light.
Oh Jogger in the drizzle
running in the gloom
The white trim on your green suit
Will not stay your doom.
For it is small and invisible
Until it's near too late
I'm glad you left the stroller
So your child won't share your fate.
You have the legal right-of-way
We know that to be true,
But rights don't mean I see you.
You don't seem to have a clue.
For you see, I've nearly hit you
Many times in recent years.
Your suicidal tendencies
Will lead to many tears.
Remember our streets are dimly lit
So astronomers can see
The wonders of the universe
and find a new galaxy.
So please Oh jogger, change your clothes
Please wear something bright
Make sure we can see you
As you run through streets at night.
Please continue to leave your baby at home, fool.