I have too many useless things,
that I don't really need.
A parrot when I feed it,
It makes my finger bleed.
I have a little puppy,
That soils my mommy's floor.
I have too much sweet stuff,
From the candy store.
I brag about my scooter,
Just because its new.
I have Sega and Nintendo,
X-Box and PS-2.
I have a stack of worthless games,
For which I had to pay.
I have a widescreen TV set,
That sits me down all day.
I have a bunch of brand named clothes,
I hardly ever wear.
I wasted money on Air Force Ones,
Not one, but two pairs.
I never really act like me,
But like other kids I know.
I fake and make the same mistake,
Everyplace I go.
I never do my homework,
I goof off in school.
I disrespect the teachers,
And break every rule.
Aren't you glad you're not like me?
Aren't you glad you're you?
Aren't you glad that you're to smart,
To do dumb things I do?
TODAY! I changed my habits,
TODAY! I changed my ways.
TODAY! I will be good, like you,
And I'll see better days.
I "HAD" : too many useless things,
That I don't really need.
TODAY! I left those things alone.
I SUNK THE JUNK!
And took some time to read.
And read...and read...and read...AND READ!
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| Writing Prompt |
Write a children's poem, any length or type. |
Author Notes
Our staff at our workshop believes that parents and school teachers all together can persuade our children, "BY PROOF," that the best leaders are readers. Reading is fundamental.
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