Things that go Bump in the Morning

Driving to school just as I always do
I backed out of my space and took a right
but then from my rear I heard something new:
A thumping noise that gave me quite a fright!

My eyes got wide and I thought "what was that??"
Surely my car was about to break down
Or maybe I have run over a cat
but either of these things would make me frown

I made a left turn and heard it once more
hmm maybe one of my tires had gone flat?
but it seemed to come from the other door
and sounded a bit more metallic at that...

But then I remembered cleaning my trunk!
For once there was room for things to go thunk

Eight Whole Pairs

I cleaned out the trunk of my car today
I must admit it had been a long while
Three large bags of trash I did throw away
and of other things I had quite the pile

Eight whole pairs of shoes I found in my car
I also found two shoes with out a mate
Wrappers of long eaten granola bars
and a ticket from going to ice skate

Several scarves and a saucepan as well
two jackets and a large stuffed ladybug
(A ladybug... really? uhhhh... what the hell???)
at last I was done and all inside lugged

I'll never let it get this bad again...
Yeah right! From driving I'd have to abstain...

Epizeuxis

There is something that I must must must say!

Ev'ryone really really should hear this

For I learned an amazing word today 

This wonderful word is epizeuxis 

Epizeuxis is a repetition

Of a word that is made for emphasis 

The tone could be praise or admonition

It could be meaningful or tenuous

"Trust me, right now's the time to buy buy buy"

"I need need need need this back by tonight"

'twas N*Sync that once told us "Bye Bye Bye"

"I love love love love love your new night light!"

I'm enjoying this new word so so much

It just gives my writing that extra touch!

Tired

I wish I had written this earlier
because right now I feel really tired
before I felt alive and squirlier
but now I feel kind of like I have died

I'm trying to finish my lesson plan
but I can't stop staring off into space
I want to get done but don't think I can
so all this work tomorrow I will face

Each time that I blink my eyelids weigh more
I don't even know why I'm up this late
in just a few minutes I'll start to snore
although I can sleep until almost eight

With this sleepiness I'll no longer fight
so I guess it's time that I say goodnight.

Mightier Indeed!

I was ready to give up on my pen
for I hadn't seen it in two whole days
I had hoped that somehow we'd meet again
but hopelessness started to do my face

I was starting to wash all of my clothes
I sat down on the bed to sort and fold
but then I saw something before my nose
that was far better than a pot of gold

It was my pen lying there on the floor!
(Though I'm not really sure how it got there...)
My search was over I need look no more
that spot in my purse was no longer bare!

My pen I'll be sure not to again lose
because these last few days gave me the blues

Mightier than the Sword?

I got home and opened my bedroom door
with fingers crossed and a glimmer of hope
would Parker be lying there on my floor
or maybe he had run off and eloped

I thought I'd search where I'd seen my pen last
so I did take a drive back to campus
then in the road I saw a pen squished flat
I stopped and got out to examine it

This pen lying in the road was not mine
that's good but does not solve the mystery
I did my best not to let out a whine
hoping that my pen would come back to me

Though my optimism begins to fade
I still hope I'll find it another day...

All By Myself

I got to the school the same as always
I sat at my desk, turned the laptop on,
and searched through my pen to write right away,
but to my horror I found it was gone!

I searched my bag taking all my things out
my pen was not anywhere to be found
It could be at home... but I have my doubts
oh could I have left it lying around???

Right now I write this with a ballpoint pen
uncertain about what I'll find at home
I wonder if I'll see Parker again
or will he live out his days all alone?

So when I get home I'll hope and I'll pray,
but will I find Parker? That I can't say...

Hanging Out

"Evelyn Curtis to the front office"
that's what the voice on the loudspeaker said
"Why are they calling? What was my offense?"
Some thoughts like these were running through my head

I walked to the office without a clue
of what would be inside waiting for me
could it be a visit that I was due?
or was paperwork all that it would be

The office assistant had heard my plea!
My desperate request for coat hangers
she'd gathered some and she'd brought them for me!
I know not how I'll ever repay her!

Now I smile as the day comes to a close
knowing I have somewhere to hang my clothes!

Productivity

"I'm going to do my laundry today"
that is what I told my mother at lunch
afterwards, I came home and right away
I sat at my computer in a hunch

"I really should get up and sort my clothes"
I said to myself after a good while
then I got distracted by Netflix shows
and did nothing about my laundry pile

I looked up again... it was dinner time!
I felt that I needed something to eat
so out of my cozy nest I did climb
'twas a sandwich that brought me to my feet!

Yes... today I meant to do lots of stuff
but I made a sandwich... thats close enough!

The One That Got Away

I searched through the clearance rack at the store
and I found a cute black cropped cardigan
I have many sweaters, but could use more
so I went back and the try on began

While it looked quite good, I couldn't decide
if I had anything to wear with it
I figured I'd let it in my cart ride
I'd make up my mind in a little bit

I walked over to see another rack
as I carried the sweater through the air
then after a minute I did look back
and saw that the sweater's hanger was bare

Twas fate that took sweater away from me!
I suppose that it was not meant to be...

Hugh Jackmania: The Finale

I decided to go see prisoners
as my Hugh Jackmania finale
I hadn't watched any of the trailers
but tonight I just needed to rally

I must say I found myself riveted
I sat and watched at the edge of my seat
I gasped with each time the plot pivoted
It lost the ending I thought it would meet

Then some parts were a little disturbing
it was hard to say who was good and bad
and each time that I felt my fears curbing
they came back more than they already had

When it was done, I was glad I had gone
...but tonight I might sleep with the lights on

Hugh Jackmania: Day 21 The Bitter End

Today I hit 3 weeks of Hugh Jackman
I've got no idea how this happened
I thought that maybe a week this could span
these 3 weeks surely have not lacked action!

I tried to list them all in sonnet form
but the task was proving to be too hard
I wanted to, but I couldn't perform
so go ahead... sue me! I'm not a bard

Alas! Now I am all out of movies
there are none left to rent or that I own
the only way I can stay a groupie
would be to go see Prisoners alone

But even if today's not the last day
tomorrow would be the end anyway

Procrastination... again

I really need to finish this paper
but it's already way past my bedtime
and through the night my focus has tapered
now I'm goofing off by writing this rhyme

I'm writing about schools, past and present
and what I think's waiting in the future
I'm pretty sure of this paper's content
but my distractor is the computer

I need to type it so this must stay on
but I can't avoid the internet's call
even as I let out a sleepy yawn
there are many pages that I still trawl

I guess I will try to get back to work
going to bed soon would be quite a perk...

Open House

Tonight at school it was open house night
the parents were coming to meet teachers
and while the parking lot was quite a fright
but the school was filled with many creatures

When I got to school I was excited
to meet the parents of all my students
but then soon I began to feel slighted
would this night not be more than a nuisance?

With three periods and two dozen kids,
there should be about four dozen parents.
forty-eight could come, but only two did
It would seem that apathy's apparent!

At least that's two parents I got to know
and their care for their kids really does show

Good Morning

I've found the best song to help waking up

and used it as my alarm this morning

I jumped out of bed, and smiled to say "yup"

this song was definitely not boring!

I rose, happy, and got in the shower

humming the song to myself with a grin

I started to realize it had power!

All who heard this song couldn't help but sing!

I felt I needed to share what I'd learned

all should be subjected to this earworm!

they'd sing this song with joy until it burned!

they would listen to Thneedville on my terms!

But now it is my time to go to bed

soon the sounds of this song will fill my head!

I See the Light

I had set an alarm for 8 AM
but I woke without hearing it screaming
Light streamed in underneath the curtain's hem
I panicked! How long had I been dreaming!

Clearly I had slept through all my alarms
I'd wasted Sunday as I often do!
Sleeping in always causes so much harm;
in a few hours the day would be through...

I looked at the clock and I saw the truth
"Oh... that's right... the sun rises at seven"
Yes! I had beaten my alarm forsooth!
with rest and free time... I was in heaven!

I got up and started my to-do list
Grateful for the Sunday I had not missed

Hang Me Out to Dry

Today I went shopping at Target
I needed some shirts among other things
I reminded myself not to forget
that I needed some hangers for hanging

I asked the clerk if I could please keep them
As he scanned a shirt I wanted to buy
Alas! He did soon my question condemn
The hangers would still the store's, not mine.

"But I've run out of hangers!" I pleaded
"I hung my clothes up and they are all gone"
I had hoped he would see they were needed
and he conceded to give me just one...

Now I shop for hangers disenchanted
missing free ones I'd taken for granted...

Friday the 13th

You may notice it's Friday the thirteenth
a day held as unlucky by many
though some treat it like extra halloween
of superstitious folks there are plenty

Me on the other hand... I'm just happy
I don't have to wake up at 5 am!
tomorrow I won't wish for a nappy,
oh sleep has become such a precious gem!

My week was entirely amazing
most of my days went as well as they could
but I found myself into space gazing
and thinking that some rest would do me good

My Friday the thirteenth brings peace and sleep
... now that's a tradition I'd like to keep

End of the Day-O

It had almost reached 10 O'Clock at night
I had a hunger I needed to fill
I tried to resist with all of my might
but this was a craving with a strong will

I creeped down the stairs and opened the fridge
and some gleaming white eggs did catch my eye
I had hoped for a snack somewhat abridged...
but maybe this would somehow change my mind

I looked on the top shelf and saw mayo
then I grabbed a bowl and chopped the eggs up
yes what a perfect end to the day-o!
Then adding toast, I was ready to sup

Biting my sandwich, the world all seemed right
and I slept with ease and peace through the night

Barely Awake

I'm an old lady... it's time to admit
it's not yet nine and I'm barely awake
I'll wake up at 5 and not throw a fit
but staying up is more than I can take

I blink and fight to reopen my eyes
maybe I'll just watch TV in my bed
well... maybe that wouldn't be quite so wise
just give me a moment to rest my head

Soon each blink lasts a little bit longer
Will my eyes ever open up again?
The bond between lids feels ever stronger
as my wakefulness continues to wane

I'm wondering... will I make it to 9?
Well even if I don't it will be fine...

Hugh Jackman Film Festival: The Fountain

Today was day 12 of my festival
The Fountain was the movie of the day
and while I admit I was skeptical
some parts of the movie blew me away.

Hugh Jackman's unlucky in love again
for the love of his life's slowly dying
he was in so much pain for just one man
and by the end of it I was crying

Before today I had heard mixed reviews
but didn't know many who had seen it
now I only have praises to construe
I really liked this movie... I mean it.

And one more thing... I was also enthralled
to see Hugh Jackman is beautiful bald!

Quack

Once there was a chicken who liked to quack
but don't ask me why... that's just what she liked
and pretty white feathers covered her back
they blew in the wind when she rode her bike

As she rode through town people stopped and stared
why was this chicken quacking and riding?
but after a minute they said "Who cares?"
and went back to their own business minding.

So the chicken rode and people ignored
each happy to live within their own world
but there was a girl the chicken adored
and so together the girl danced and twirled

So what is the moral of this story?
You shouldn't write sonnets in a hurry

Hugh Jackman Film Festival: Deadly Love

(Spoiler Alert for lots of Hugh Jackman movies)

I know that I mentioned this yesterday,
but Hugh Jackman's lovers meet tragic ends
In the X-Men movies he loves Jean Grey
She dies and then contributes to this trend

In The Wolverine Jean's death eats away
another lover dies in The Prestige
and in Van Helsing his love he does slay
plus Kayla dies in the first Wolverine!

In Australia he thinks Sarah is dead
In Les Mis he employs Fantine who dies
Then in Swordfish, Ginger fakes it instead
it turns out she's evil and full of lies!

I do wonder if this worries his wife:
that loving Hugh Jackman ends women's lives

Hugh Jackman Film Festival Day 9

Today was day 9 of Hugh Jackman Fest!
I wonder how many days I'll get through
This decision has been one of my best
but there are still movies I must pursue!

While Hugh Jackman's roles may greatly vary
I have noticed a few things about them
not only are they all vary hairy
but they have a few more things in common

For one, none of these men like to wear shirts
(about that you'll hear no complaint from me!)
women seem to die when with him they flirt
his outside is tough, but his inside's sweet

I've got 6 more days of Jackman movies
after that I'll just have to wait and see!

Cracker Conundrum

"Why are there so many types of crackers?"
I stared at the aisle and thought to myself
Oh why can't these companies be slackers?
Do they really need to fill all these shelves??

I just needed something to bring for lunch
maybe something to go with ham and cheese
I expected a few, but got a bunch
the thought of choosing brought me to my knees

I stood there staring with my mouth agape
eyeing all the crackers in front of me
then I noticed the ham's peculiar shape:
A circle!! Then so should the cracker be!

A note of triumph was heard in my voice
...until I had to make another choice

Teacher Work Day

Tomorrow is the first teacher workday 

Of this school yeah that has just begun

The students may get to stay home and play,

But teachers have another kind of fun.

While it may be true that we have to work

We also have the time to get work done

No students are there to drive us berserk 

Or there to get our progress down to none

Don't get me wrong- our students are great

But sometimes the days are just so crazy

We can spend the whole day just running late 

We'll be unproductive but not lazy

I'm ready for some productivity 

And to be the best teacher I can be 

Loom of the Fruit

Today I got up and took a shower
then I dried off and put on my clothes
I left my house in about an hour
it was normal as far as mornings go

I got to the school not a minute late
and got set for the day ahead of me
pretty much the whole day was really great!
we spent all are time in the library

I went home and I went to the bathroom
then I looked down and I saw a surprise!
A pair of inside-out fruit of the looms
that for hours I had not recognized!!!

But yet... being inside-out did no harm
Could this somehow be an odd lucky charm??

Hugh Jackmans Butt

(Alternate title: Hugh Jackman Film Festival: X-Men Origins - Wolverine)

Today's movie was this box office flop
that holds such a special place in my heart
while the ratings did not put it on top
in its own way it was a piece of art

At a certain point, about halfway through
Hugh Jackman runs naked across a field
I ask: What is a girl supposed to do?
I looked at his butt; my sadness was healed

Matthew McConaughey's Butt is nothing
compared to these beautiful buns of steel
the first time I thought that I was dreaming
but I pinched myself and saw they were real

I don't have much to say about the plot,
but I couldn't stop staring! Would you not??

Hugh Jackman Film Festival: Swordfish

Today's Hugh Jackman movie was Swordfish
I had never seen this movie before
though I must admit that my only wish
was for him to leave his shirt on the floor...

Hugh Jackman plays an infamous hacker
who has recently spent two years in jail
the movie is a real action packer
that leads the viewer down many false trails

John Travolta plans to steal some money
relying on Hugh Jackman's hacking skills
Hugh Jackman thinks that the plan is crummy
but he needs the money to pay the bills

All-in-all Swordfish was not a bad film,
and I'm glad that I bought it on a whim

Hugh Jackman Film Festival

I'm at the Hugh Jackman film festival
well... I'm having one in my living room
Sure, the attendance may be rather small
but that's no reason to be filled with gloom!

Friday I went to see The Wolverine
and Australia was yesterdays feature
for both I stared intently at the screen
as I enjoyed these films at my leisure

The Prestige was the movie for today.
In this tale of magic and betrayal
it's a scorned magician Hugh Jackman plays
in a somewhat neurotic portrayal.

I'll have to wait for tomorrow to see
what the day's Hugh Jackman Movie will be!