Old Reliable Trick

Back in the day Tom played this trick He told his mom That he was quite sick He faked a sore throat Or sinus congestion At times he threw up From fake indigestion Mom said, "Oh dear, You can't go to school." Tom tried to look glum Said, "That's not too cool. I'll miss so much work, And there's a math test..." Mom said, "Shh! Now be still, Tom. You've got to rest." So off trudged Tom To his lonely bedroom Where awaited TV and ice cream To dispel his deep gloom ... You can how Tom "suffered" For playing this trick--- Let that be a lesson to you kids When you pretend to be sick