Elizabeth Mccann Poet Burlesque

Third Grade Recitation

My cousin and I were dismayed
By the kids who were in her third grade
They had no answers to tell
Though they spoke very well
And knew how impressions were made!

They earned an A+ for endurance
For displaying remarkable effluence
They could babble all night
With no fact in sight
Nor any sign of congruence! 

Oh, how wise we thought that we were
We could see their minds were a blur!
But now, mid-elections
And selfie confections
We see why they were so sure.

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Linda Alice Fowler January 25, 2024 at 5:02 PM So clever. A cute series of limericks! :)

Nancy Kaufman April 27, 2023 at 7:30 AM This is so witty. Enjoyed..

Jim Slaughter April 17, 2023 at 10:53 AM I envy and admire kids who can show such character so young. I didn't start "showing off" until around the fifth grade, as I recall. And I also admire how versatile the limerick form can be. Well done, E. Elizabeth Mccann April 17, 2023 at 4:22 PM That wasn't on at all for girls, Jim! We had to be discovered! Elizabeth

Joe Maverick April 15, 2023 at 12:09 AM Well they say wisdom is found in the mouths Of babes Elizabeth, not the kind of wiseness That is needed to run things though.' Unless You are a disjoint demographic enthusiastic Nhillist policist narcassist inclusivist Isiolasionist occupationalistic drivelisst who? What.?? have I missed.? Elizabeth Mccann April 15, 2023 at 2:54 AM Oh, Joe! You are a mouthful! Elizabeth Elizabeth Mccann April 15, 2023 at 2:54 AM Oh, Joe! You are a mouthful!1 Elizabeth

Sara Kendrick April 11, 2023 at 3:28 AM I enjoyed reading your work. Creative lines penned. Thank you for sharing. Sara Elizabeth Mccann April 15, 2023 at 2:54 AM Thank you, Sara. I'm not writing much for a little bit, stuck on a couple I need to resolve. Elizabeth

Line Gauthier April 8, 2023 at 7:20 AM A delightful read, Elizabeth ~ Elizabeth Mccann April 8, 2023 at 1:52 PM So glad you liked it, Line! Elizabeth

Elizabeth Mccann April 6, 2023 at 8:55 PM How very nice to hear from you, Mystic! Thank you for your kind comment! Elizabeth

Mystic Rose Rose April 6, 2023 at 6:25 PM very witty and smartly written dear Elizabeth, much enjoyed your perceptive poem, :)

Robert Gorelick April 5, 2023 at 6:04 PM I'm sure these 3rd graders would have made good glib talk show hosts or politicians! Enjoyed your clever wording, Robert Elizabeth Mccann April 5, 2023 at 7:42 PM Thank you, Robert. The world seems to be composed of those two! If I see another reality show ad, I'll go mad! Elizabeth

Sam Kauffman April 3, 2023 at 8:14 PM Very thought provoking Elizabeth! One thought flows so easily from one line to the next. Love your word use and images. All the best. Blessings to you! Elizabeth Mccann April 4, 2023 at 2:56 AM Oh, Sam, you are so kind! It's support like yours that gives P.S. its heart. Elizabeth

Gershon Wolf April 3, 2023 at 6:09 PM If 'the medium is the message,' then those third-graders can tour the country performing 'The Tower of Babel.' ~ Rosetta Stone Gershon Wolf April 10, 2023 at 7:44 PM No kidding! 20 years ago... Oh, well. I guess things are worse off than I imagined! Elizabeth Mccann April 4, 2023 at 3:02 AM Exactly, Gershon! The horrible part is that this conversation took place 20 years ago! Elizabeth

Ken Rone April 3, 2023 at 4:59 PM Very thought provoking Elizabeth. I've enjoyed many of your limricks. i hope you were able to introduce the students to the form. Best - Ken Elizabeth Mccann April 4, 2023 at 3:00 AM I do love a limerick, Ken. I have to ration or I'll find my whole day doing dah-dit-dah, dah-dit-dah, dah-dit-dah! Elizabeth