Poetry in general, helps children to think analytically, and enhances their critical thinking skills. It inspires them to utilize their imagination and creativity and lends itself for more classroom discussions. Funny poems are designed to assist children to develop a greater appreciation for poetry, as they are hilarious and therefore make poetry fun. They also bring comic relief to the classroom. These two funny poems focus on school and were intended for intermediate students.
My Pet Mouse Jack
My pet mouse Jack
Found his way in my backpack
I was totally unaware
That this animal was there.
My goodness! What shall I do?
My options are very few.
I cannot keep him inside my hanging cosmetic bag-too bad
Cause that would make him very sad.
I fed him with bits of cheese
While hiding him inside my sleeve.
“John, why aren’t you paying attention?”
Mrs. Funnybone mentioned.
Everything was fine
And I wasn’t getting out of line.
“I was listening attentively”
I said assuredly.
Suddenly Jack jumped out
And gave a terrible shout
A squeak so loud
That everyone scampered about.
Mrs. Funnybone screamed, “A mouse! A mouse!
I must get back to my house!”
As soon as she reached for the door
Her wig fell on the floor.
Oh such terrible things
I’m sure she wished she had wings
To fly far, far away
And come back another day.
While everyone rushed around the room
Mrs. Funnybone swoon.
Principal Snout came just in time
To witness what I considered was a terrible crime.
I knew that I was in trouble
I started seeing double.
He tried to keep everyone calm
But I was terribly alarmed.
While my pet mouse Jack
Was sitting quietly, nibbling cheese, on a table at the back.
My Teacher Mrs. Johnson
My teacher Mrs. Johnson has a bushy ponytail that hangs way down to the back
And every time she passes by it gives me a terrible whack!
It flicks me in the eye
Until I feel like I could die.
“Ouch!” Mrs. Johnson, please cut that ponytail
Cause every time you pass by, I feel like I would wail.
I’d love to tell her how I feel
But that I think would be a terrible ordeal.
How do I let her know
That her ponytail hurts me so?
I’m afraid she’ll get upset
And throw out the fish I gave her for a pet.
My feelings I need to release
Will someone help me please?
