Mathematics for the Millennium

Maths Poems

First and Foremost

  

My good points

I am fresh, novel,
the genuine article,
I am unprecedented.
From the word go,
- a healthy ego.
I'm incomparable,
bold and original.
Never backwards
In coming forwards.
Never put
off to tomorrow
what I can do
today. I rise at dawn
with the cockerel.
I reap the first fruits.
I put my good foot first.
I also first foot.
I am phenomenal.
First among equals.
I took the first step.
I made the first move.
I always stand up
to be counted.-
I don't run away
from the truth.
I get things first
hand; I come straight
to the point.
Hold on, hold on,
I say, first things first.
To sum up:
I'm quite exceptional

My bad points

I am first
to fly off the handle.
I am selfish, callous,
cruel, ruthless.
I look after number one.
I put myself first.
My friends call me
Numero Uno
It pains me, but doesn't stop
me pushing
to be first in the queue. Oh!
I say snootily.
First come first served.
I don't care for
other numbers.
Useless losers.
I travel first class.
I throw the first stone.
I am tall, lanky,
wear my beret
the French way.
I am Premier.
I am the first in my field.
I show off at first nights.
I believe in yours truly;
the first stroke
is half the battle.
Let's face things
frankly - I am the one
and only.

Jackie Kay
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