Bubbles

One day when I was in fourth grade and sitting at my desk
Rosalyn walked up to teacher and gave her this request
The note was from her mother in Rosalyn's behalf
The teacher read it over and didn't even laugh
It said "Dear Mrs. Johnson, Rosalyn is having troubles,
she's decided that she hates her name
and wants to be called "Bubbles."
The teacher said "Please listen class,
may I have your attention?
I have a note from Rosalyn's mom
And she wants me to mention
That from now on our Rosalyn would like to be called "Bubbles."
And I expect that none of you will give her any troubles."
So from that very moment on when Rosalyn came to play
We had to call her "Bubbles" until one sunny day
Rosalyn walked up to teacher and gave her this request
The note was from her mother saying "Bubbles" now thinks it's best
that we call her by her given name so would the class now please
Call my daughter Rosalyn and put her mind at ease.

by Merrila Kowacich copyright 2001