To grade an essay is to find true bliss;
There's nothing on the earth nearly as cool.
I'd rather grade papers than have a kiss.
When I have none to do, I feel the fool.
Kayaking, watching TV or to cook,
spending time with my friends or lovely wife
cannot compare to quizzes on a book
where each one takes a day off of my life.
I hold onto students papers for weeks.
When the beg for grades, I say they must wait,
Because it's not a grade one should seek.
Though they say it's just that I procrastinate.
Admittedly, I know it may sound dumb
to find joy in work that is never done.
