The Cheerleader That Couldn’t Spell by Russ McKay
At Central High they had a cheerleading team Being on it was each girl student’s dream Hannah could do almost all the cheers well But there WAS a problem…she just couldn’t spell At Friday’s game she would lead many cheers Her arms shaping letters with all of her peers But when it came time to […]
Eating Rattlesnake by Russ McKay
We went to Texas to see my Uncle Jake And one night for dinner we all ate rattlesnake They said “Don’t worry it tastes like chicken” It was OK but it wasn’t fingerlickin’ But I think that eating it was a BIG mistake ‘Cause now each time that I eat chicken It tastes like rattlesnake
Witch’s Brew by Russ McKay
There was an ugly old witch of a thing That simply loved her soup cooking Her concoctions were feared ‘Cause they really were weird And the stench to your eyes, tears would bring Well one day she cooked up a brew That she called “spell casting stew” It had an eye of a newt And […]
The Right Dog by Russ McKay
Annie McBride Just couldn’t decide On what kind of dog to get She had a book that showed all Canines large and small But which breed would make the best pet? There were Dashunds and Spaniels Some looked like Miss Daniels Her English teacher at school There were Huskys and Hounds The selection abounds “I […]
The Magic Carousel Pony by Russ McKay
Once upon a happy time in a small village in the dell There lived a kind old gentleman who had a carousel ‘Though there weren’t many children there he’d spent most of his life Carving and painting prancing horses with the help of his loving wife He had just finished making his finest carving by […]
My Shopping Trip by Russ McKay
After days and days of pleading Mommy took me out to shop For all kinds of pretty things And I could hardly stop She bought my frilly brand new dress With ruffles and blue bows She bought me a new necklace And my first pantyhose You should see the shoes I got A patent leather […]
LANDING CATS by Russ McKay
Here’s a fact about felines that’s really neat Most breeds of cats land on their feet You can drop them…or they can fall from a tree Just watch and you’ll see them land on their feet There WAS one breed of cats that would land on their head They were very pretty cats but they […]
Fred’s Lost Head by Russ McKay
Big shouldered Fred Had lost his whole head And of course, can’t see to find it He can’t hear it either And he’s lost his breather He’s found a chair and he’s feeling behind it Well it didn’t roll there It could be anywhere He really needs my help the big lug I asked how […]
HAPPY POET by Russ McKay
It’s fun writing poems for kids They love to laugh and giggle And when you read your poems to them They’ll listen close not wriggle Well most of them do anyway Some kids are hard to please But I guess that I just like them all “God bless you! Did you sneeze?” “Now Johnny stop your hitting […]
TAILLESS CATS by Russ McKay
Did you know there is a breed Of cats that have no tails? It took a lot of research Seeing why this trait prevails It happened many years ago On porches by the sea Upon an Island known as Man It was said to be The people there were restful Loved to watch the scenery […]
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