A third grade teacher always took role call each morning and had
the pupils answer by reciting a short poem.
The first kid sat in the first row being a teachers pet. He stood
and said My name is Dan, and when I become a man, I would like to
go to Japan if I can, and I think I can.
The next kid was a little girl who sat in the middle of the room
not being a teachers pet nor one on the outs to much. She stood up
and answered the roll call by stating my name is Sadie, and when I
become a lady I would like to have a baby...if I can, and I think I
can.
The next on the list was Little Johnny, a smart guy sitting in the
back of the room. He stood up and said my name is John, and I don't
give a darn about Japan but I would like to help Sadie in her plan
if I can....and I think I can!
