Chaos frolicked around my home as I was late

At school the teacher would scold me, what would be my fate?

I gobbled up my breakfast and rushed out the door

And that’s when I realised my project was lying on the floor.

I ran back home, up the stairs, and grabbed it quick

But suddenly, I banged my head and felt horribly sick

Now, it was really late and I ran faster than the speed of sound

But I lost control and crashed into a mound

The bus started leaving and my eyes grew wide and big

I panicked, I ran around and my face was swollen like a fig

Now, I had to run to school, I was ready to start

I lifted my legs, took a deep breath and began to dart

I ran and ran and ran until I reached my school

And then I saw my friend say “You could’ve taken the local bus, you fool!”

I stared and stared at his face scratching my head

Because, I think to my dismay, I left my homework on my bed.

Poem written by: Ritik Ramanathan, 11 years old from Hyderabad