2002
Kellie Scranton, Aged 11
New Jersey, USA
Catholic School
If I didn't use my manners
Sister Harriet knew

And OH the most terrible thing she would do
She would slowly reach into her pocket

And pull the weapon out.........
My eyes water and I'm about to pout

But then the ruler reached my hand
I got the Evil eye

I let out a horrible scream
And thought I'd rather die

Know today I'm old and gray
And still remember the ruler

I cannot now think of anything crueler.

© 2002 Kellie Scranton - Contributed in April 2002

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