Spinner

I taught myself a brand new trick.

It’s known by all the greats!

It takes a lot of practice, but

I learned to spin the plates!

To keep them balanced on the poles,

I spin them fast and faster.

If I slow down one tiny bit,

Get ready for disaster!

I’m pretty good, I must confess,

But there’s a ways to go.

I’ve got to be the best before

The all-school talent show.

And so I’ll keep on spinning plates—

I’ve got to be the winner!

Just keep a towel handy,

’Cause it makes a mess at dinner!