The Homework Machine

by: Shel Silverstein
reenactment by: Joshua

The Homework Machine, oh the Homework Machine,
Most perfect contraption that’s ever been seen.


Just put in your homework, then drop in a dime,
Snap on the switch, and in ten seconds time,


You homework comes out, quick and clean as can be.
Here is is – “nine plus four?” and the answer is “three”.


Three?
Oh me…


I guess it’s not as perfect
As I thought it would be.