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Comment from dmt1967
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This poem made me laugh. I could picture the kid going to school like that and the teacher saying what's that on your head, and the kid grinning and saying a hat, miss lol. Good luck in the contest and thank you for sharing. Have a great day.

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2023

Comment from jaded831
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Sounds like burn out. Summer vacation can't come soon enough. You set my day on a positive note with your wonderful presentation. Your poem is relatable to all ages. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2023

Comment from jmdg1954
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All kids go through a period when - learning's getting bothersome! For some it lasts forever. For others not as long and they rejuvenate and get back to studying.

I'm glad your note clarified the possum issue, because I also was unsure of the photo.

Cheers. John

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2023

Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
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I love the photo you use (although I have absolutely no idea what a snapchat filter is), but I especially like the full set of line-end rhymes - neat. kay

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2023

Comment from Mary Shifman
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I like this is a cute poem. I think many people have brains that a play possum from time to time. A lot of the are politicians! Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2023


reply by the author on 24-Jan-2023
    Mary, you are so. cute! I love your politician comment and I couldn't agree more! Hahaha! ..... I can't thank you enough for your kind comments regarding this silly poem. Much appreciated my dear friend!
reply by Mary Shifman on 27-Jan-2023
    You are very welcome.
Comment from Aussie
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I liked your poem. Typical children, would rather play with a possum instead of listening to boring lessons. We have many possums in Oz, usually take up residence in the crawl space. They can be vicious. Not an animal for a child.

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2023


reply by the author on 24-Jan-2023
    Hi K, I've heard about the possum being mean. This was a picture of my grandson but that possum, I'm sure you read in my authors notes, was just a little picture trickery by an app called Snapchat. Do you really live at a place called Oz? You always have such a great sense of humor so wasn't sure!
    I can't thank you enough for your kind comments regarding this silly poem. Much appreciated my dear friend!
reply by Aussie on 25-Jan-2023
    Yes, Oz is short for Australia (which is a white mouthful.)
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2023
    Lol, I try to learn something new everyday, so thanks for my lesson for today, K!
Comment from mermaids
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You have a smooth flow of rhyming words that captures the feel of school being blah this time of year. I like your last line "brain playing possum'. It sums up the first two lines. Excellent 5-7-5 poem that captures a clear feeling.

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2023


reply by the author on 24-Jan-2023
    I thank you so very much! You are always so sweet, and I can't thank you enough for your kind comments regarding this silly poem. Much appreciated my dear friend!
Comment from dragonpoet
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This is a witty mono-rhyme poem which tells of the time when school starts getting mundane. Playing possum is a good metaphor for the brain taking a rest from school work without really planning to.
Great artwork.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2023


reply by the author on 24-Jan-2023
    Hi Joan! Yes that was a little Snapchat fun. Yet it is so weird when it's crawling around on your head. I thank you so very much! You are always so sweet, and I can't thank you enough for your kind comments regarding this silly poem. Much appreciated my dear friend!
reply by dragonpoet on 25-Jan-2023
    You are most kindly welcome.
    Joan
Comment from patcelaw
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This was a new delightful read. I enjoyed their use of the roaming of awesome. Bothersome and possum. Keep riding and keep your sense of humor. I can just see a little boy in school feeling this way. Patricia.

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2023


reply by the author on 24-Jan-2023
    Hi Patricia, I thank you so very much! You are so sweet, and I can't thank you enough for your kind comments regarding this silly poem. Much appreciated my dear friend!
Comment from Mia Twysted
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School is not fun; at least, I didn't have fun in school. There are so many things you need to learn in the world, and school does not teach you even half of what you need to know to survive.

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2023