Californians, Be Water Wise!

Californians, be water wise!

Any kind of wastefulness must stop.

Since water is such a precious commodity,

Be careful NOT to waste a drop.

Don't hose down your sidewalk or patio;

Water only your plants and lawn.

And don’t water during the heat of the day;

Do it closer to dusk or dawn.

Drought-resistant yards are great

For saving water, and although they may

Be both practical and pretty,

You'll have to go elsewhere to play croquet.

You don’t need to shower every day.

Do not fret or worry about stinking.

So what if we have a little B.O.--

Better that than no water for drinking.

When you shower, keep it short.

Don't stand there and daydream forever.

And whatever you do, don't shave in the shower;

To do so would definitely not be clever.

Replace your appliances that waste too much water

With newer ones that are energy efficient.

How will I ever afford that? you ask.

I don't know; I'm not omniscient.

Now when at home you have to pee,

You don't always need to flush.

But when it’s time to do the other,

Then go ahead. (Am I making you blush?)

Think of more ways to save our water.

Who knows how long this drought will last?

If we're not mindful, our California

Dream will be a thing of the past.

By Bob B (3-19-15)