Home » Poems » Elizabeth Mccann » Third Grade Recitation

Third Grade Recitation

My cousin and I were dismayed By the kids who were in her third grade They had no answers to tell Though they spoke very well And knew how impressions were made! They earned an A+ for endurance For displaying remarkable effluence They could babble all night With no fact in sight Nor any sign of congruence! Oh, how wise we thought that we were We could see their minds were a blur! But now, mid-elections And selfie confections We see why they were so sure.

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 1/25/2024 5:02:00 PM

So clever. A cute series of limericks! :)

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 4/27/2023 7:30:00 AM

This is so witty. Enjoyed..

Jim Slaughter

Date: 4/17/2023 10:53:00 AM

I envy and admire kids who can show such character so young. I didn't start "showing off" until around the fifth grade, as I recall. And I also admire how versatile the limerick form can be. Well done, E.

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 4/17/2023 4:22:00 PM

That wasn't on at all for girls, Jim! We had to be discovered! Elizabeth

Joe Maverick

Date: 4/15/2023 12:09:00 AM

Well they say wisdom is found in the mouths Of babes Elizabeth, not the kind of wiseness That is needed to run things though.' Unless You are a disjoint demographic enthusiastic Nhillist policist narcassist inclusivist Isiolasionist occupationalistic drivelisst who? What.?? have I missed.?

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 4/15/2023 2:54:00 AM

Oh, Joe! You are a mouthful! Elizabeth

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 4/15/2023 2:54:00 AM

Oh, Joe! You are a mouthful!1 Elizabeth

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/11/2023 3:28:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your work. Creative lines penned. Thank you for sharing. Sara

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 4/15/2023 2:54:00 AM

Thank you, Sara. I'm not writing much for a little bit, stuck on a couple I need to resolve. Elizabeth

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/8/2023 7:20:00 AM

A delightful read, Elizabeth ~

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 4/8/2023 1:52:00 PM

So glad you liked it, Line! Elizabeth

Elizabeth Mccann

Date: 4/6/2023 8:55:00 PM

How very nice to hear from you, Mystic! Thank you for your kind comment! Elizabeth

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 4/6/2023 6:25:00 PM

very witty and smartly written dear Elizabeth, much enjoyed your perceptive poem, :)

Robert Gorelick

Date: 4/5/2023 6:04:00 PM

I'm sure these 3rd graders would have made good glib talk show hosts or politicians! Enjoyed your clever wording, Robert

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 4/5/2023 7:42:00 PM

Thank you, Robert. The world seems to be composed of those two! If I see another reality show ad, I'll go mad! Elizabeth

Sam Kauffman

Date: 4/3/2023 8:14:00 PM

Very thought provoking Elizabeth! One thought flows so easily from one line to the next. Love your word use and images. All the best. Blessings to you!

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 4/4/2023 2:56:00 AM

Oh, Sam, you are so kind! It's support like yours that gives P.S. its heart. Elizabeth

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/3/2023 6:09:00 PM

If 'the medium is the message,' then those third-graders can tour the country performing 'The Tower of Babel.' ~ Rosetta Stone

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/10/2023 7:44:00 PM

No kidding! 20 years ago... Oh, well. I guess things are worse off than I imagined!

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 4/4/2023 3:02:00 AM

Exactly, Gershon! The horrible part is that this conversation took place 20 years ago! Elizabeth

Ken Rone

Date: 4/3/2023 4:59:00 PM

Very thought provoking Elizabeth. I've enjoyed many of your limricks. i hope you were able to introduce the students to the form. Best - Ken

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 4/4/2023 3:00:00 AM

I do love a limerick, Ken. I have to ration or I'll find my whole day doing dah-dit-dah, dah-dit-dah, dah-dit-dah! Elizabeth