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Array ( [sid] => 133501 [catid] => 1 [aid] => mick [title] => Going Down the Drain [time] => 2007-04-14 11:34:23 [hometext] => As I read other poetry on this web site, I realize my style is simple. I am trying to gear my poems to elementary school readers. Yet, your constructive comments (criticisms) are appreciated. [bodytext] => Going Down the Drain

by
Derby Hampton

My journey started in the tub,
I was slick with soapy foam.
So slick I slithered down the drain,
leaving suddenly my home.

I quickly glided down a pipe,
almost like a water slide.
The pipe then ended in the sea,
I was swept out by high tide.

A pirate boat just happened by,
I was hauled aboard the ship.
So now I’m with a rowdy crew,
going on a long sea trip.

Each day I must attend a class
at the Pirate Trainee School.
Today I’m reading treasure maps –
school has never been so cool.

Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.
-- Albert Einstein
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Going Down the Drain

Contributed by Derb on Saturday, 14th April 2007 @ 11:34:23 AM in AEST
Topic: ChildrensPoetry

Going Down the Drain

by
Derby Hampton

My journey started in the tub,
I was slick with soapy foam.
So slick I slithered down the drain,
leaving suddenly my home.

I quickly glided down a pipe,
almost like a water slide.
The pipe then ended in the sea,
I was swept out by high tide.

A pirate boat just happened by,
I was hauled aboard the ship.
So now I’m with a rowdy crew,
going on a long sea trip.

Each day I must attend a class
at the Pirate Trainee School.
Today I’m reading treasure maps –
school has never been so cool.

Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.
-- Albert Einstein

Copyright Â© Derb ... [ 2007-04-14 11:34:23]
(Date/Time posted on site)

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Re: Going Down the Drain (User Rating: 1 )
by FRANCO on Saturday, 14th April 2007 @ 01:13:50 PM AEST
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It is a wonderful fantasy world you have created between those simple lines. every child dwells in their own world of fantasy... "Pirate Trainee School" eh... too good.

FRANCO

Re: Going Down the Drain (User Rating: 1 )
by deadheadpoet on Monday, 16th April 2007 @ 03:50:23 AM AEST
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Derb, This was really cute. I've only written a few children's poems. (so I could learn from you *wink*) I read this to my four and a half year old, who thought it was so funny. He liked the going down the drain part. "that would be funnnnnnn!!" Thanks for bringing a smile to my face and a giggle from my little boy.
Peace and hugs,
Laura

Re: Going Down the Drain (User Rating: 1 )
by ladyfawn on Monday, 16th April 2007 @ 12:40:19 PM AEST
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very cute! the kids who hear your poems, ill bet, are loving them! write on:)

love n' hugs nessa

Re: Going Down the Drain (User Rating: 1 )
by laststarontheleft on Tuesday, 30th March 2010 @ 06:47:19 AM AEST
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I thoroughly enjoyed this! Now I feel like a child myself lol!
Well done you :)
Star x x x

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