In Case You'Re Paying Attention Poem by Coach Roth

In Case You'Re Paying Attention

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The assignment was simple...
write a poem about Spring,
but it was third grade
and no one had explained to me
the finer points of plagiarism...
so I submitted...

'Spring has sprung,
the grass is riz'...
I wonder where
the flowers is.'

Mother called in for a conference.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Danny Reynolds 14 March 2008

Cute one Coach. That's the problem with seasonal poetry. Each year, trying to find a different way to describe the same thing, or the same way to describe a different thing. Luckily, amnesia eases the guilt. Danny; ¬)

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Don Mcwilliams 14 March 2008

Well, there are only so many ideas under the sun...Even Shakespeare was accused of thievery. Thanks for the laugh. Best, Don

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Mary Gordley 17 March 2008

Thanks for a chuckle. Spring, bring, ring, sing... yep it is a seasonal thing.

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Pablo Forever 21 March 2008

Very nice to read this....especially on a day when it is raining and lots of people are talking about death and politics etc. Thanks

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Alison Cassidy 23 March 2008

Love this one! It's quirky and cute and light as a souffle. love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

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Bethany Buhl 10 August 2008

I never got caught doing that or maybe none of my teachers cared.

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Lauren Watkins 27 June 2008

Oh, that's really sweet. It gave me a smile, thankyou.

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Marilyn Lott 22 April 2008

I never like writing poems when I had to, only many years later when I didn't. Very sweet story, Coach. Best Wishes, Marilyn

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Linda Ori 16 April 2008

Oh, that's one of my favorites! I think I've said it a thousand times, and it still applies. Brought back some silly memories - thanks! Linda :)

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That's just hilarious, bouncy rhyme scheme and all. (My father used to quote that one at me) . Pay attention? One couldn't fail to! t x

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East Dubuque, IL
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