Dexter McDwyer
From the book My Hippo Has the Hiccups
I’m Dexter McDwyer, an excellent liar.
I never say anything true.
Which means I’m implying I’m probably lying,
so I don’t believe me. Do you?
— Kenn Nesbitt
Copyright © 2009. All Rights Reserved.
Reading Level: Grade 2
Topics: Poems about Kooky Characters
Poetic Techniques: Alliteration, Lyric & Dramatic Poems, Paradox Poems, Rhyme Schemes
From the book My Hippo Has the Hiccups
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