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I am almost embarressed to tell this story, but it's been jingle-jangling around in my tummy for years. I guess it's time to let my belly-ache out. I was always one of the smallest kids in school so I guess I felt compelled to be noticed. Always shy, always friendly, and always a bit of a jokester. For some reason I was always picked on to do stupid crazy things, probably because I usually did what the children tempted me to do. I wasn't your average student in my early years, my mother would vouch for that..God rest her soul. I once let a snake loose in the school cafeteria for five dollars...shoulda seen the girls run (lol) Another time I put thumb-tacks on my teachers seat, the dumbell sat on it, twice in two days (lol) I hated that guy..and so did everyone else. I got into many fights protecting the weaker kids from bullies (that was a good thing) I just shouldn't have done it on school property, or in the classroom. So, here is just another one of the crazy things I did back in the day. Somehow, someway...the good lord turned me into the fine gentleman I am today...methinks!

I collaborated three forms of poetry in this in which I call a "haibunrhymeku)- Haibun, rhyme, haiku :)

I Shoulda Seen It Comin'

One day when I was in grammar school 
while sitting in my class 
I noticed that my young attractive teacher 
She had a very cute heart-shaped style a.. 

Every time she walked on by 
strutting down the isle 
My friend would always notice that 
I'd have a great big smile 

The jokester that he was 
And the prankster I became 
At twelve years old, maybe thirteen 
I gave myself a name 

My friend had bet me four fins plus two
If when Ms. M had walked her strut 
That I would nonchalantly take my hand 
And rest it on her butt 

In other words, my friend would give me twenty-two dollars 
To go feel Ms. M's behind 
With my curious goose, on the loose, 
I admit, the thought had crossed my mind

So, Dazzy, hazy, crazy me 
I happily made the bet 
And I took my hand and squeezed her rump 
And collected on his debt 

Ms. M was shocked and red in the face 
And clearly she felt used 
So, she sent me down to the principles office 
And claimed she was abused 


i was a bad boy 
i shoulda seen it comin' 
three days suspension 


I Shoulda Seen It Comin' Poetry Contest 
Sponsor: John Lawless 
1/28/2023

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Anonomus Scorpio

February 5, 2023 at 9:12 PM

Charlie if this is a work of fiction I giggled a little. If it is a work of Truth I giggled a lot. From what I've seen of your work I truly believe a gentleman came out of life lessons! Finest Regards A.S.

Valsa George

February 3, 2023 at 1:11 AM

Charlie, I can't believe this ! Thus, from that 'nasty rogue' you have grown into such a fine gentleman..... ! These are memories that will always thrill you.....perhaps shock you more. Enjoyed the humor.

Speaks Volumes

January 28, 2023 at 4:39 PM

Great poem Charlie, either a great imagination or a very brave little boy. A very lenient school ! ln my institutions of learning that would have earned six of the best !