So...you're here? Reading this? Honestly, I'm surprised, and really glad that you're here. These are poems that I've written and accumulated over the years. Some of them are from when I was in Second Grade, and some are from last year. There are literally made up on the spot.
I hope you enjoy them!
#1) Nathan
There once was a shy boy named Nathan
He had to make a presentation
His brain turned to mush
He fell flat on his tush
His whole class laughed in elation
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#2) Shel Silverstein Ripoff
The flying Bilbee and I
Will soon take off to the sky
I'll bring sweets and treats
Some drinks and some meats
Just as soon as he learns how to fly
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#3) A Very Bad Pun
There once was a nice guy named Jack
He went to a college called Trac
When he came back to his space
He fell flat on his face
All his siblings could say was "Jack's Back!"
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#4) Doggie Confession
I may look a little bit stout
Some dogs may call me a lout
When I hear the truck park
I growl and I bark
And the Mailman had better watch out!
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#5) BUFFALO (translation at endnote)
Buffalo buffalo buffalo
Other buffalo buffalo
Mr. Tweet and Skeet
And some others I meet
Like to see buffaloed buffalo
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#6) How Could You?! (meant to be sung as a ditty)
I can't believe you forgot me
Today, Today
'Cause today is my birthday
B-day, B-day
I just don't understand you, oh
You win, You win
Right now I can't believe that you're
My twin, My twin
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#7) Every Time
Every time i see you in the dark
I start to cry
Every time I feel you in sadness
I slump and sigh
Every time I touch you
It brings sparkles to my eye
Every time you hug me
I laugh until I almost die
Every time I see you
The butterflies come
Every time you smile at me
I smile back and hum
Every time you hold my hand
I think I'm gonna say
I love you dear, I love you dear
Each and every day
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#8) Inside a Poem
Inside a poem, it's obvious, yet secret
Is there a story to be found?
A lesson to be learned?
Or is it just for the sake of a poem?
Inside a poem is a mask
Is it happy? Sad? Angry? a Mystery?
Who is the face underneath?
Read on to find out
Inside a poem is a stage you see
People of all different colors come to speak
Red is happy, Blue is sad, Yellow is jumping for joy
A Black figure sits in the shadows
Who is the Man hiding inside a poem?
So, here's the Un-Buffaloed version of the "BUFFALO" poem:
Ahem!
Bison from (the city of) Buffalo bully
Other Bison from (the city of) Buffalo
Mr. Tweet and Skeet
And some others I meet
Like to see confused bison
The word "Buffalo" means 3 different things:
~ the animal / Bison
~ to confuse
~ to bully
I'm sorry. I do love wordplay.