Teacher's Pet

In every class I’ve taken yet
There’s one who longs to be
A brown-nose, suck-up teacher’s pet
And man, it bothers me!

The one who always answers first
Or quickly volunteers
To hand out what must be dispersed
Ahead of all her peers.

The one who helps the teacher out
With every chore and mission;
Whose smiles are phony, there’s no doubt,
Just like a politician.

The one who needs the spotlight’s glow
And thus, appears quite greedy;
But more than likely, that’s not so – 
She’s probably just needy.

Yet from the teacher’s point of view,
That pet makes life real easy.
The rest of us, however, find
Such actions really cheesy.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Dietrich Avatar
April 14, 2013 at 8:05 PM
I love everything you do. Soupmail.
Oyewole Avatar
April 13, 2013 at 2:30 PM
Another provocative write Ilene... You are great~A.O
Manassian Avatar
April 12, 2013 at 4:34 AM
OH WOW!!! Ilene...it's really hard not to be partial to the kid who is being super nice and who makes your load easier. Teachers are humans after all, and we are usually able to discern who is genuine and who is trying to get extra favor...but when you are frazzled...and genuine or fake helper is a blessing! ;) No...I do know what you mean, though. Partiality is not good...Hugs!
Bickerstaffe Avatar
April 12, 2013 at 1:37 AM
'...brown-nose, suck-up,' oh yes, we've all known 'em! Cadence smooth as silk and marvelous abab rhyming. BRAVO Ilene!! Best wishes, Keith (PS thank you for you kind remarks on my work... they are greatly appreciated.)
Ainsley Avatar
April 11, 2013 at 5:59 PM
Our parents teach us ,often without knowing, how to get our way in life. Takes all kinds. Thanks for your poem!
Johnson Avatar
April 11, 2013 at 4:35 PM
You can be so humane while your expressing your dismay. It's not easy being cheesy. :)
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