When I were schooled english wernt my thing.
My scores in English lurning no bells done ring.
Yea I grajaded but ain't english smart ….no lie!
Come end a school year the teach said 'By Bri.'
Was same in bilogy, math, jografy all that stuff.
I done did my best and guess my best were enough.
I did done grate at ball games and in trak run the mile.
I was a THREEletter man and made them girls smile.
I got payed for pumpin gas an turned 18 served my Nation.
For 'Bravry Under Fire' in the NAM I were town sensation.
Back home, all tired, I done gone back to the gas station …..
and worked evry week I culd with no vacasion.
One thing lurned what done good for me was fixin cars.
I worked with shirt of to show of my many NAM scars.
A day done come I met a girl from my dreams.
We got now three kids and life is good it seams.
I think my English done even proved a litle bit ….
but if it don't I don't' mind cuz I is happy an don't give no shit.
(August 29,2014)
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Please read my 2018 addition to my Poet's Notes. There is a sequel to the poem you just read. :) bri
This is too funny and yet bittersweet oh so clever I really couldn't stop laughing I shall add this to my fav. list Great piece. I think sonetimes people are too stuck on correct grammar and forget some poets who submit poems here have English as their second language now me I have it as my first and still can't get to grips with grammar
No doubt. I think you should write your comments and reviews in verse. That will cut out the verbiage. No need for explanations. The poem speaks for itself. It's a tenner!
I read this poem (and left a comment) a couple of months ago, but I had to come back and read it again. Love it!
This poem made me smile, I've heard this language before lol, yes this placed a smile on my face. Excellent poem Bri.....
Once again this poem is included in the list the 100 best poems of members on PoemHunter.
Love all the spelling mistakes and can imagine it being said. Very funny poem
I have read this poem several times, but have not given any comments.It is too perfect a poem for any evaluation.
MY THANKS NOW GO TO ALL WHO READ (& COMMENT) , 'PAST, PRESENT, & FUTURE! ! ! bri : )
A recent visit to this poem by a new-to-me PH member has allowed me to be shocked & very pleased to see & read many comments I did not know OR forgot that I'd received. The latest comment(s) has not yet shown up, typical 'these days' on this FREE-to-enjoy site, PH! ! o
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Loved this poem which PH has rated your best. Bri, you will go down in history as the inventor of sensible spelling for the great Queen's language English. God bless you and your sense of humour. (10)