Caren Krutsinger Poet Rhyme

You Will Love Fourth Grade

You will love fourth grade I was told by everyone 
It is learning multiplication, algebra, truly much fun.
Do not get on the bad side though of Miss McLater.
She has the disposition of a fierce alligator.

She was the mysterious teacher we had never seen.
The other teachers had their photos up, but hers was green.
Just a field of grass, no person at all.
Labelled Miss McLater’s Grass, five feet tall.

I was shocked and horrified when she entered the room.
I felt threatened as her huge eyes promptly turned and zoomed. 
She had an alligator’s head, or maybe it was face of a gator.
I knew I was never going to feel at ease with Miss McLater.

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Jennifer Proxenos January 9, 2021 at 11:30 PM You always like the unusual, that is why your poems are amazing and truly fascinating Caren - I do believe that the two of you will get on! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Caren Krutsinger January 10, 2021 at 4:43 PM I do try to make my stuff odd so thank you.

Judy Ball January 9, 2021 at 9:32 PM Sometimes our reputation precedes us and sadly what others say about us is not always true. Some teachers are loved and others are not but it depends greatly on how certain students get along in that class. Nice job here. God Bless, JB Caren Krutsinger January 10, 2021 at 4:44 PM Thank you Judy. So true!

Sisi Bels January 9, 2021 at 6:19 PM This took a turn! It was funny and enjoyable to read! Caren Krutsinger January 10, 2021 at 4:44 PM Thank you Sisi

Eve Roper January 9, 2021 at 6:15 PM Funny, Caren, I've worked with a few that children might had seen their teachers in that way. Hugs Eve Caren Krutsinger January 10, 2021 at 4:43 PM I was one of them Eve

Sally Eslinger January 9, 2021 at 2:10 PM Goodness! Not a good sign! My 4th grade was RIGHT AFTER 30 days in hosp diagnosed w/type 1 diabetes. Mom always said Miss Pilger helped me find Normal & hope thru art again. Thanks 4 all yr reads & comments today. I went to LuLu. Excited to read it. Sounds great. P.s. I am a mystic. Hugs, sally Caren Krutsinger January 9, 2021 at 5:09 PM Sally, I feel a true kinship with you. I am an empath.

Demetrios Trifiatis January 9, 2021 at 9:42 AM Seldom there are teachers with such a disposition but when we find one is not a laughing matter. Hugs xxx Caren Krutsinger January 9, 2021 at 1:54 PM I was inspired by a funny photo where the teacher had an alligator head.