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

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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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.)
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Date: 7/25/2018 4:22:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. Clever and cute! Enjoyed.
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Date: 7/23/2018 2:04:00 PM
Very humorous and whimsical-- and a WINNER, Casarah! Janice
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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.
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Date: 7/22/2018 1:56:00 AM
Ha! Love it! This poem needs sending around your local schools, it's brilliant. Viv x
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Date: 7/21/2018 5:23:00 PM
Casarah.....Love it.....Have you considered a children's poetry book?
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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.
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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
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Date: 7/21/2018 11:50:00 AM
So nice to go through. I enjoyed every line.Congrats.
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Date: 7/21/2018 9:59:00 AM
Wonderful entry Casarah, a bit of Shel Silverstien, well done...
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Date: 7/21/2018 9:52:00 AM
Cas, your poem made me smile and it also ignited my imagination:) A most enjoyable read.
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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
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Date: 7/21/2018 8:31:00 AM
Haha one of those days when you wished you'd stayed in bed. Good luck. Tom
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