Summer’s a Bummer A Reading A–Z Poetry Book Word Count: 198 POETRY Summer’s a Bummer Written by Penny Smith Illustrated by Mernie Gallagher-Cole www.readinga-z.com www.readinga-z.com Summer’s a Bummer Summer’s a Bummer A Reading A–Z Poetry Book © 2003 Learning Page, Inc Written by Penny Smith Illustrated by Mernie Gallagher-Cole Written by Penny Smith Illustrated by Mernie Gallagher-Cole ReadingA–ZTM © Learning Page, Inc All rights reserved Learning Page 1630 E River Road #121 Tucson, AZ 85718 www.readinga-z.com www.readinga-z.com I was hoping to have One went to camp, a fun, playful summer and one to the shore But my friends are away, Two went to the mountains; and it’s just been a bummer it’s made summer a bore I went to the pool, I sat there and slept but a sign said, “We’re closed!” until I woke to a sound I walked right back home I jumped from my chair and sat down and dozed and had a good look around I leaped out the door, The big house next door and downstairs I ran was for sale for a while ‘Cause there at the curb I guess no one bought it was a big moving van because of its style But now it’s been sold, While watching all this and movers are busy I had quite a surprise Just watching them work A big car arrived, has made me real dizzy and I rubbed my eyes 10 Out climbed six kids, I jumped all around and it seemed to be and ranted and raved, they were two sets of triplets ‘cause with these new neighbors, the same age as me! my summer’s been saved! 11 12 ... Gallagher-Cole ReadingA–ZTM © Learning Page, Inc All rights reserved Learning Page 1630 E River Road #121 Tucson, AZ 85718 www.readinga-z.com www.readinga-z.com I was hoping to have One went to camp, a fun,... had quite a surprise Just watching them work A big car arrived, has made me real dizzy and I rubbed my eyes 10 Out climbed six kids, I jumped all around and it seemed to be and ranted and raved,...Summer’s a Bummer Summer’s a Bummer A Reading A Z Poetry Book © 2003 Learning Page, Inc Written by Penny Smith Illustrated by Mernie Gallagher-Cole Written by Penny Smith Illustrated by Mernie Gallagher-Cole