Childhood Lessons Poem by Herbert Nehrlich

Is filth the same as trash?
Asked little Speedy Zales.
No, trash is what you mash
filth has its own morales.
So boy you need to know
if you smell filth nearby
say loud and clearly No
and never ask them Why.
Some people are disgusting
so stay away from those
and never be too trusting
rely on your own nose.
See, filth live off cacatum
while good ones drink good wine
God has their ultimatum
he always gets the swine.