Gremlin

I think that there’s a gremlin

living in my desk at school;

he chews up all my papers,

making me look like a fool

 

I’m sure the little monster

wears a sly and impish smirk

when he climbs into my backpack

and he ruins all my work

 

When I tried to tell the teacher

she just shook her head and sighed;

might as well just do my homework,

since my gremlin’s been denied

 

Author's Note

Starting the clean up in the classroom this week - and yes, I have a student who is convinced there is "something" in his desk and/or schoolbag that keeps taking his papers... :)

Reviews

[Barbara Walker]

Very cute poem, great rhyme scheme!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Barbara!

[Beccy]

My mother has just recently retired after teaching for over thirty five years, (maths, yuk!) Like you, she's doubtless heard every excuse under the sun.

Loved this little fun write.

Beccy.

[Rita L. Sev]

Lol! My husband teaches Math - I agree with the "yuck!" Those excuses are amusing and inspire some silly poems! Thanks, Beccy!

[Chris]

Cute... so THAT was where that lil devil went... I've been looking for YEARS!

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Yep... my classroom is harboring the critter...

[Mysana]

As a student who tried incredibly hard to keep my work nice I understand, I would do the work, put it in the desk, then never see it again. Some people are just lazy.

[Rita L. Sev]

True... In almost 25 years teaching, I have heard 'em all... :) Thanks for reading, Mysana!

[Damien Thibodeaux]

Ha! I remember the old classic, "My dog ate my homework." You probably have some kid every year who has a gremlin. I enjoyed reading this poem. You always put a smile on my face.

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! Yes, some excuses never change! It's sweet that they think I'll buy it each year... Thanks, Damien!

[Pryde Foltz]

An enchanting piece, Rita. Gobble gobble.

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! Thanks, Pryde.

[redflutterby]

Those darn gremlins are always up to no good. Great rhythm and a funny poem!! ;-)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Red! :)

[Frieda P]

Ha put that gremlin in the blender, sorry, made me think of that scene#! Wow, vacation is just around the corner for you.

[Rita L. Sev]

And a L-O-N-G corner it is... one more week - but "vacation" is not in the cards; we are having the whole house painted. :) Hope that gremlin doesn't follow me home...

[Frieda P]

Oh geez, well at least you can sit outside and admire your new paint job...just keep that gremlin out of the paint cans, just in case he shows. :-)

[C. Rose]

My gremlins like to move my keys.

Very clever. I was already smiling by the second line.
Clever wording of "my gremlin's been denied".

The rhythm doesn't feel as solid toward the end, but I myself have rhythm issues so I can't be more specific.

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Thank you, C. Rose. I know what you mean about the last stanza - too many syllables. I need to tighten those lines up a bit. Glad this gave you a smile!