Alexis Y. Poet Sonnet

Not My Homework-Contest

Last night; had to study for trig homework, 
I was so tired, but I had to stay awake.
Too many problems that I went berserk;
Took my time; I could not make a mistake.

When I finished, I started seeing stuff,
A Pterodactyl was staring me down.
Began to shake in my bones; I wasn’t tough,
House was so quiet no one was around.

I thought to self “He’s going to eat me!”
I had to think fast, too young to get ate.
To my surprise, homework was ate with glee,
But I was mad; I stayed up way too late.

Was I dreaming, or was it a real smirk?
Who knows, but he was an absolute jerk.


Inspired by the “And Then a Flaming Pterodactyl 
Ate My Homework.” Contest 
02/02/2021

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Joanna Daniel February 7, 2021 at 8:06 AM Such a lovely poem on the theme, Alexis, must have been a nightmare indeed:)

Rama Balasubramanian February 6, 2021 at 10:24 AM Great entry for contest. I am very uncomfortable with numbers. When I read trig I assumed trigonometry and it made me smile. I too would be mad if my math homework was gone. Have a wonderful weekend Alexis. Take care Rama

Andrea Dietrich February 5, 2021 at 2:42 PM cute one for that contest. Those dang flying reptiles!!

Victor Buhagiar February 3, 2021 at 12:06 PM Dream or not the homework was lost. ~~

Vijay Pandit February 3, 2021 at 6:15 AM It was a dream I am sure, Alexis--they do play tricks on our psyche.

Caren Krutsinger February 2, 2021 at 8:05 PM “Too young to get ate” I so totally love this poem but especially this line. Alexis Y. February 2, 2021 at 9:30 PM Hi Caren, Thank you so much. I had fun writing this poem. Thanks for being the first one to stop by and comment on my Lil’ write. Have a great evening:-)Alexis