Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

An Acquired Taste

I want to be a fireman
  I want to be a cop
I want to be a celebrity
  Don't want to work at I-Hop

I want to be a quarterback
  I want to be a split end
I want to be a running back
  Don't want to be a lineman

I want to be a doctor
  And wear a long white gown
Or maybe I'll be Mayor
  And get the keys to the town

I want to be a general
  And lead my troops to war
I don't want to be a librarian
  That looks like a real bore

I want to be a movie star
  And drive a fancy car...
But did you ever hear a kid say
  You know what?
  I want to be a poet!

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Karen Croft November 29, 2023 at 8:18 PM Love your creative mind

Charles Messina September 5, 2018 at 11:48 AM LOL. Come to think of it, I don't think I ever did hear a kid say that. But funny you should mention IHOP. That was my first job as a busboy...Love this, Gershon Gershon Wolf September 5, 2018 at 10:24 PM Very gracious of you to encourage me, given where you first worked. Quite a coincidence, I'd say. Thank you, Charlie. Best always, Gershon

Kim Rodrigues September 5, 2018 at 5:16 AM I spur my family on to write poetry. Some fight it vehemently. Others embrace it if only for a school assignment. ...and I work at a library and love it! It is like a candy store. I used to think there was only old books but oh my....lol! Gershon Wolf September 6, 2018 at 12:48 PM Thank you for your gracious reply, esp. considering the knock I put on librarians. Much appreciated, as always, Kim. :) gw

Tom Cunningham September 5, 2018 at 3:22 AM Can't say I have heard a kid say that it was always astronaut, train driver, footballer when I was at school. But poets we are, a fine bunch of folk. Tom Gershon Wolf September 5, 2018 at 10:22 PM Yes, we have all morphed our way to Poetry Soup, one way or the other. Thank you for commenting, Tom. Best wishes, Gershon

Andrea Dietrich September 5, 2018 at 1:27 AM NOPE. that is not one that you hear being said . I really like this one. (though I would much prefer librarian to general) Gershon Wolf September 5, 2018 at 10:20 PM OK, Commander! … Seriously, I can certainly understand your preference, … and am glad you like this little ditty. Best wishes, Gershon