Ode to a wet floor sign

I found one of these yellow and red.. err, and black signs up at work this morning.

I know what it means - and I give it the respect that it deserves - by slowly ninja walking past it..

I think it is time to give this warning sign the credit it deserves.

Ladies and Gentlemen... here is my ode to a caution wet floor sign.

Enjoy.

 

 

 

Oh Caution Wet Floor sign how I gaze upon your glory

If only more people knew your story.

Your warning is clear and bold

but how few respect what tragedy could unfold.

 

Your breakdancing man and triangle of doom

is more than a fancy disco man trying to swoon,

The ladies who see it as they walk on by

Attention! Aandag, Qaphela! I sigh....

 

Don't be mistaken by the ignorance of a few

I know what you stand for and what you can do.

So take my ode as a nod of the hat

and please don't let me wipe out and get knocked flat.

 

I tread carefully when I see you appear

like a ninja warrior without Bruce Lee chasing my rear.

Others don't give you the dues you need

And I fear for twisted ankles, sore bums as they slip and bleed.
 

 

 

Don't say I didn't warn you - in fact I say it again,

Tread carefully and have respect when seeing my plastic friend.