Funny Poem for Kids

Homework Excuse

I am new to poetry (having only started last year), but I believe some of my work is quite good quality. Anyway, you be the judge.

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This story is hilarious! Coming across this story, it reminds me of my fat cat, Ziggy, also known as Tubby once her grew. I would compare him to a lot of fat jokes, but apart from that, he's...

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My Big Fat Cat

Published by Family Friend Poems May 2017 with permission of the Author.

I own a big fat cat-
The fattest for miles around.
Wherever there's lots of food,
That's where he'll be found.

He's really good at eating.
It's a talent, I suppose.
I'm sure if he keeps at it
He'd win the talent shows.

I own a big fat cat-
He weighs at least a ton.
He couldn't run to save his life.
Yes, he isn't much fun.

His favourite room's the kitchen.
(I'm sure we all know why.)
He eats just about everything,
So that's why, with a sigh...

I'd like to tell you, Teacher,
I'd like to tell you straight,
I might have "accidentally" dropped
My homework in his plate.

Poem of the Day for: 2018-05-27

Pets have distinct characteristics. In this funny poem, the poet expands on his cat’s love of eating (and even uses that to get out of doing homework).

Connect Over a Poem:

The speaker in this poem blames his cat for eating his homework. Have you ever made up an excuse to get out of doing homework (or something else)? Did it work?

Fun Activity:

Write a four-line stanza about your pet using this template from the first stanza of this poem. If you don’t have a pet, write this short poem about one you would like to have.

Stanza from the poem:

I own a big fat cat-
The fattest for miles around.
Wherever there's lots of food,
That's where he'll be found.

Template:

I own a ______ (adjective) _______ (pet).
The _______ (adverb) for miles around.
Wherever there's lots of _______(noun),
That's where he'll be found.

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