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One time I was talking to a friend, who mentioned that he will go for days without checking the mailbox and that the mailman probably hates him. I was thinking of that, and it became the inspiration for this poem.

I Don't Want To

by Rosebud

I do not want to clean my room
I cannot close the door;
There's so much junk piled here and there
I cannot see the floor.

I do not want to cut the grass
It's almost one foot high;
And the weeds are so abundant
I just don't want them to die.

I do not want to get the mail
I haven't in many a day;
The box is probably full of junk
And many bills to pay.

I do not want to rake the lawn
I haven't since last fall;
There are plenty of leaves left over
Hidden in the grass so tall.

I do not want to do my work!
Have I got that clear to you?
I'll get it done some other day
Have I got that through?

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jerry

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Cathy

My son complained that he could not find a poem that he liked to read to his class. Thankyou so much for creating this poem and giving him the incentive to make an effort. We both think it is brilliant and believe it will go down well with his teacher and class.

katie

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Bonnie

liked your poem kinda reminded me of Green Eggs and Ham the way it flowed.

may

OMG. this poem is awesome. i love it. i am going to use it for mi english project.

jessica

haha this is funny lol thats exactly how i am

kacy

it a very funny poem.

catherine

good poem and true loved it

Scott

This poem is funny and demanding and it's too cool it kinda shows somethings about me lol. Well I'm chosing this on my LA Project thx man

Iona

Awesome poem! It's funny in a very true way. I do my chores, but when I'm not supposed to. Sometimes I'll start cleaning my room when I'm supposed to be sleeping at all hours of the night! Well done. I have chosen your poem to use in an English project where we collect poems that follow a theme. Mine is humor. =)

Paige

This was a good one. My mom read it and dedicated it to me! It's just because, "I don't want to. "

kerrie

This is brill even betta then sum of my own poems.

Dude

loved it

Mary

I loved this poem. It reminded me of Dr. Seuss stories. Thanks.

jessica

this poem was cool but most of the poems in the world are about the same. but yes i do like this poem and thanks because it will be perfect to read to my class in school

ben

what can i say IT WAS ASOME i used it fro class the techer loved it if you need one 4 class pick this one

becca

it is very very funny

michelle

this poem fits me!

Jessie

I loved this poem! I often feel the exact same way!

Kelsey

I really liked ur poem. I have chosen it for a project assignment. I have to pick a poem that mean sumthing to me and this does. its just like my life

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I Don't Want To

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Poems for the People - Poems by the People