Rama Balasubramanian Poet Rhyme

If a Flaming Pterodactyl Ate My Homework

One day I went to school without doing homework
Out of tension mind went berserk
How could I forget I was such a jerk 
Scared of teacher from homework would never shirk

In class teacher asked about it 
I told a Flaming Pterodactyl ate it
I had been hearing this story from mother last night
That was the first thing that came to my mind in fright

Teacher didn't say anything
To me that was the happiest thing 
Had fooled teacher boosted proudly to all
Little knew in my own trap I was going to fall

My exams went off well
What expecting to score well
Got zero much to my surprise
Went to teacher tears in eyes

How is it possible after my overwork?
"I think flaming Pterodactyl again ate your work
Paper was blank when I received them
As for your exam, you have failed them"
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After writing above poem I thought what if a flaming Pterodactyl actually ate my homework. 
If I lost my work for some reason what would I do?
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If A Flaming Pterodactyl Ate My Homework 
I will drop everything and get back to work
No use lamenting over what is lost
In despair many precious moments are lost

Date: 1/24/2021 
Written for ...and then a flaming pterodactyl ate my homework  contest
Sponsor : John Lawless

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Jan Allison February 27, 2021 at 3:40 PM Dropping back to say Many congrats Rama, hugs jan xx Rama Balasubramanian March 1, 2021 at 10:19 AM Thanks and same to you. Take care, God bless! Rama

Linda Alice Fowler February 27, 2021 at 5:45 AM Haha Rama. Cute and fun write. I laughed :)) And I like the addendum verse a lot! Congratulations on the win! Linda Rama Balasubramanian February 27, 2021 at 10:34 AM Thanks, glad I could make you laugh. You were the first one to comment on addendum verse. I thought I shouldn't have written it. Now I feel glad I wrote it. Have a great weekend. Take care, Rama

Sam Kauffman February 26, 2021 at 10:23 AM The old saying "what goes around comes around" is well stated, Rama. Congratulations on your win. Rama Balasubramanian February 26, 2021 at 10:25 AM Thanks Sam. Have a blessed day ahead. Take care, Rama

John Lawless February 26, 2021 at 9:03 AM Ah, yes, the "turnabout is fair play" solution to a flaming pterodactyl plea. Nice twist at the end. Thanks for participating in the contest Rama Balasubramanian February 26, 2021 at 9:31 AM Thanks for the placement. What a strange prompt for contest. Wonder how you get such ideas, infact I read most entries each were wonderful. Really enjoyed reading participating in this contest. You brought back school memories. Thanks. Have a great day ahead. Take care, Rama

Paula Goldsmith February 26, 2021 at 7:23 AM Congratulations on your win. Looks like your teacher got the best of you. Sure glad we are out of school. Have a blessed day writing away............. Rama Balasubramanian February 26, 2021 at 9:32 AM Thanks. Take care, Rama

Jan Allison January 24, 2021 at 11:58 AM gosh karma certainly came round to such a huge cost, better to admit the truth than say homework was lost:-) good one rama:-) hugs jan xx Rama Balasubramanian January 25, 2021 at 7:29 AM Glad you liked it. Wanted to give it a light hearted take. Strange topic, had to check meaning in net. Enjoy your day. Take care, Love and hugs Rama