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A Funny Thing Happened On the Way To School

A funny thing happened on the way to school, I swear I saw an alligator in Ms. Mary's pool. I kept on walking but it looked at me hungry, quickly I threw to him my lunch money. Then in the tree I heard something chitter, those noise came from a polka dotted critter. The thing was crying, it's nest was smashed flat, so I gave the critter my new baseball hat. You won't believe it, but I swear it is true, I met a monkey wearing one tennis shoe. It made him uneasy when he swung from a vine, I did what I could and I gave him one of mine. I thought I could make it to school okay, I ignored the butterflies that wanted to play. But I met a giant and something of mine he took, that is why I don't have my geography book. He said he needed it for a drink coaster. I shook so bad I could only say "sure." What a messed up morning, I tell you true. You would believe me if it happened to you. The funniest thing happened when I got to school It turns out it was SUNDAY, oh boy I'm such a fool. For Contest: A funny thing happened Date: 7-21-2018

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James Inman

Date: 7/28/2018 8:44:00 PM

You made me smile Casarah. A wonderful imaginative write. (If you visit where I live, it is not so surprising to see an alligator in someones pool.)

Susan Gentry

Date: 7/25/2018 4:22:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. Clever and cute! Enjoyed.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 7/23/2018 2:04:00 PM

Very humorous and whimsical-- and a WINNER, Casarah! Janice

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/22/2018 6:44:00 PM

And the kid missed sunday school as well! this was super clever, Casarah. one of the best entries I have seen.

Viv Wigley

Date: 7/22/2018 1:56:00 AM

Ha! Love it! This poem needs sending around your local schools, it's brilliant. Viv x

Chuck Melugin

Date: 7/21/2018 5:23:00 PM

Casarah.....Love it.....Have you considered a children's poetry book?

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/21/2018 5:13:00 PM

This is hilarious, Casarah, and it kept getting better and better! Good luck in the contest, I expect to see this in the winners circle.

Alexis Y.

Date: 7/21/2018 12:34:00 PM

Hi Casarah, I really enjoyed your tale this morning. It was such a fun and engaging story. Your imagination soared in this write. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis

Anisha Dutta

Date: 7/21/2018 11:50:00 AM

So nice to go through. I enjoyed every line.Congrats.

Charlie Smith

Date: 7/21/2018 9:59:00 AM

Wonderful entry Casarah, a bit of Shel Silverstien, well done...

Daniel Turner

Date: 7/21/2018 9:52:00 AM

Cas, your poem made me smile and it also ignited my imagination:) A most enjoyable read.

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/21/2018 8:53:00 AM

Casarah, I totally enjoyed your imaginative escapade which sets up the impact of your final two lines perfectly. Beautifully written with rhythm and amusing imagery. Best wishes for a win.. ~Susan

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/21/2018 8:31:00 AM

Haha one of those days when you wished you'd stayed in bed. Good luck. Tom