If I were in charge of math
by Blythe Alexander (during middle school days)
If I were in charge of math
I'd cancel word problems,
Age problems,
Rate x time = distance, and also
GCF problems.
If I were in charge of math
There'd be easier tests,
Less homework, and
More polynomial problems.
If I were in charge of math
You wouldn't have to divide with decimals.
You wouldn't have boring assignments.
You wouldn't have equations.
Or "That's the wrong answer."
You wouldn't even have wrong answers.
If I were in charge of math
My father would help me through my tests.
All the numbers would divide into any number evenly.
And a person who failed a test,
And forgot his/her homework,
Would still be allowed to be
In charge of math.
© copyright 1998 Blythe Alexander
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