Day 8 - An Instructional Poem

This month (that is April) is National Poetry Writing Month. This I have known since the end of March.

What I didn't know until late last night is that this is a thing which is happening:

http://www.writersdigest.com/whats-new/2013-april-pad-challenge-day-8

Although I've come to the challenge a week late, I plan to do my utmost to see it through from now until the end of the month. I will also try to go back to last week's prompts at some point, whether that be during the month or at the end of it. How's that for a resolution?

I can't promise that any of them will be any good, of course. They're probably a pile of rubbish. But I'm doing ONE A DAY guys, ok? Bear with me.

So, without further ado, here is my poem on today's theme - "instructional poetry".

Please

Please do not obstruct the path.
Please don't sit on the ground.
The public fountains are not baths.
Keep quiet - no loud sounds.

Please do not walk on the grass
And do not talk to strangers.
Be polite and don't be crass
Or put yourself in danger.

Please do not play in the dirt
Or muddy up the floors.
Don't climb on that, you might get hurt!
Those aren't for use indoors.

Please do not lean on the door -
The hinges cannot take it.
Please do not bounce on the bed
Unless you want to break it.

Please don't skateboard or play ball -
You might upset the neighbours.
Please come back home when you are called
And don't ask for big favours.

You cannot go out dressed like that.
What's that that's on your face?
And must you wear that awful hat?
Slow down - it's not a race!

Please be civil, please behave,
Please do not sulk and strop.
Don't waste that money, try to save -
You do not need to shop.

Please do not obstruct the path.
Don't storm off in a huff!
Oh mother, please, let's just go back:
I have had quite enough!