Hot Water, Hot Water
Hot water, hot water.
Drink it by the cup.
If you drink it slowly
it will warm your body up.
Cold water, cold water.
Drink it by the liter.
If you drink too quickly
you will need to get a heater.
Spring water, spring water.
Drink it by the ounce.
Only drink a little bit
or else you’ll start to bounce.
— Kenn Nesbitt
Copyright © 2004. All Rights Reserved.
Reading Level: Grade 1
Topics: Imaginary Poems, Wacky Weirdness
Poetic Techniques: Repetition
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