Nine O'clock

by Ellie Stangl

It's early in the morning,
As the sun begins to rise.
The thick fog is lifting
From Wolf Lake where it lies.

At the great lodge of Northwoods
Stays the cute team Green.
Seeking the Lord as they should,
The best team ever seen.

The green team is now stirring
Peeking from under covers.
Their tear puffed eyes are blinking
As they start their morning prayers.

"Be up and ready by nine"
Cheri, the leader, says to the rest.
Along with her saying so fine,
"No Bible means no breakfast."

The doors are starting to open
With sights and sounds galore.
Finished with their devotions
They share showers, sinks, and more.

Andrea uses bobby pins
While Gianna uses hairspray.
Their room is always spic and span
Must've cleaned it everyday.

Cheri and Sandy share a room.
What happens there, no one knows,
Besides the late night gory poems
And lining up hairspray, lotions, and bows.

From outside, Ellie will soon arrive
Exercised and causing commotion.
Her roommate is the best alive,
Karen sets every smile in motion.

Sleeping in, but not too late,
Joanna and Lily start to talk.
Getting ready super fast
Straight to the living room at a brisk walk.

Quiet and sweet at first glance
Angie and Hannah are quite a pair.
They sing and laugh at every chance,
Those long time friends so fair.

But listen now, it's nine o'clock
Every morning task must be complete.
In from staff meeting Cheri will walk
"Come hither little people and have a seat."