Sara Kendrick Poet Free verse

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Misnomer

Mom said be sure to wash 
                                      your face off before lunch, by gosh
The son obeyed
           but without a mouth, eyes, and nose
                            He could not eat, why do you suppose     

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Howard Kerr June 29, 2026 at 12:37 AM Imaginative and highly unique writing, Sara. Precise and to the point. Superb. Howard Sara Kendrick June 29, 2026 at 4:45 AM Thank you, Howard. I appreciate the visit. Sara K.

Kim Rodrigues July 31, 2025 at 5:34 AM LOL! Language can be so funny! Sara Kendrick July 31, 2025 at 12:27 PM Kim, I totally agree. Thanks for the added humor. Sara K

Rowena Velasco July 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM Love how this poem turns a normal mom’s reminder into something so funny and a little spooky—makes you think twice about following rules too literally! Sara Kendrick July 28, 2025 at 3:05 AM Glad you liked this one, Rowena. I hope you got a little laugh as well. Sara K

Jack Horne July 26, 2025 at 5:55 AM Ha ha ha, good one Sara Kendrick July 26, 2025 at 7:08 AM Thank you, Jack. Glad you got a laugh out of it. Sara K

Bill Baker July 25, 2025 at 6:13 PM He washed them off. Nice one, Sara. I like it! Bill Sara Kendrick July 26, 2025 at 3:16 AM Glad you answered the puzzle, Bill. Glad you liked it. Sara K

sara Etgen-Baker July 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM well, now that's witty and clever. Well done, Sara K. hugs, Sara B Sara Kendrick July 26, 2025 at 3:15 AM Why, thank you, Sara B. I appreciate the visit. Sara K

Paula Goldsmith July 25, 2025 at 11:31 AM What a fun/cute write and picture. Have a fun day writing away......... Sara Kendrick July 25, 2025 at 1:48 PM I hope your day has been filled with fun as well. Sara K