I memorized this silly, nonsensical poem in 2nd grade for a talent show. It comes from an old children’s book that was my mom’s, called A Rocket in My Pocket. For some odd reason, I still can remember most of it, and it still makes me giggle a little.
Smart Alec Oration
Ladies and Jelly spoons:
I come before you
To stand behind you,
And tell you something
I know nothing about.
Next Thursday,
Which is Good Friday,
There’ll be a mothers’ meeting
For fathers only.
Wear your best clothes
If you haven’t any,
And if you can come
Please stay at home.
Admission free;
Pay at the door.
Take a seat
And sit on the floor.
It makes no difference where you sit,
The man in the gallery is sure to spit.
We thank you for your unkind attention.
The next number will be
The four corners of the round table.
Happy Friday!
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Hi, I found your blog reasearching diaper sprayers. I am so excited to find such sincere writing and interesting words. In reading this one I realized I memorized this poem at some time in my childhood as well but I have no idea where. I just remember going to an empty field behind my home and practicing it as though I had an audience. My version is a little different though and when I searched around the internet I found this which is similiar. http://worldpeacepoll.com/fabradio/ladies-and-jellyspoons/
Thanks for your words!
Gina
Hi Gina, thanks for visiting & reading GGH. How funny! I’m so glad someone else likes that poem.
I didn’t realize there were other versions!