Rosy the Dozer
Rosy the Dozer
was driving one day
but didn’t see all
of the mud in her way.
So Rosy the Dozer
got stuck in the mud.
Her treads became crusty
and covered with crud.
She tried to get out
but her treads only spun.
“Oh dear,” muttered Rosy,
“This isn’t much fun.”
She let out a moan
and a sad little yelp,
then sat down and waited
for someone to help.
Grumpy the Dump Truck
came rumbling on by,
but said, “I can’t help you.
I’m sure you see why.
“My skill is in hauling
and dumping big loads
of dirt, rocks, and gravel,
for building new roads.”
Mimi the Steamroller
wandered by next.
She looked at the mud
but was plainly perplexed.
She said, “I’m an expert
at making things flat.
But pulling you out?
I can’t help you with that.”
Corky the Forklift
was next on the list.
He said, “I’m afraid
I’ve no way to assist.
“I’d help you to carry
a carton or crate.
But someone will help you.
You just need to wait.”
Then Cody the Tow Truck
saw Rosy was stuck.
He said, “I can help you
get out of that muck.
“That’s just what us tow trucks
are waiting to do.
There’s nobody better
to do this for you.”
So Cody the Tow Truck
helped Rosy get free,
and Rosy cried, “Thank you
for stopping for me.”
Now Rosy the Dozer
is someone who knows
to always be careful
wherever she goes.
She keeps her eyes open.
She watches for muck.
And that was the last time
she ever got stuck.
— Kenn Nesbitt
Copyright © 2017. All Rights Reserved.
Reading Level: Grade 2
Topics: Poems about Kooky Characters
Poetic Techniques: Alliteration, Assonance, Dialogue, Narrative Poems
Word Count: 271
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