Early morning wake ups

are part of the norm,

dragging myself out of the bed

takes on many different forms.

 

I make my way to my room

to prepare for my day,

wondering what’s in store for me

and what my students will say.

 

Ms. Jones, I’m tired I didn’t get much sleep

I was up on my game all night,

I can’t do very much work today

I promise I won’t play fight.

 

My dog ate my homework, so I don’t have it today

I promise that this is true,

just give me more time I’ll have it done

I’ll turn the next one in when it’s due.

 

Yeah right, you’ve said all this before

I don’t know why you waste my time,

it has gotten old and funny too

that’s why I can write this rhyme.