The Nerd

They called him "The Nerd" where he went to school He read books and wrote poems; he wasn't too cool Built radios and robots; never played billiards or pool Loved ballet and opera --- What a dumb fool! Whenever he drove, he followed the rules Never exceeded the speed limit, the stubborn mule No interest in girls; thought them petty and cruel And the clothing he wore --- very 'old school' Now the Nerd's all grown up: He's ultra-cool A nuclear physicist, he's invented a fuel To speed us to stars that gleam like bright jewels While those who once mocked him jealously drool