1+2+3+4

1+2+3+4
Several answers but not one is correct
To every answer the teacher would say 'no'
1+2+3+4
( x+y) and more and more
Makes my little head ache so
Question papers tests and more
1+2+3+4
Numbers, numbers, letters and more
Numbers, numbers forever more
I do not like this maths game so
1+2+3+4
Twenty eight + Twenty nine
Eats my head and spoils the time
When I say 'maths' my head says 'no'
1+2+3+4
Homework, homework lots a day
Homework, homework getting in my way
Studies and sewing make my head say 'aiyo'
1+2+3+4
A child's life is full of maths
The geniuses can be such brats
They know it all to advise you so

Aanya Ganemulla,
Grade 9,
Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya.