Oh, student in pajama pants  

I understand your pain  

To come to class on time   

Or to come in in vain   

You studied hard the night before   

Or maybe you partied  

Either way, you opted for   

not being fully tardy   

So, you woke up in a rush  

Did not shower or brush your hair   

Entered class with no blush   

Like it is no big affair   

You sat in your seat   

looking fresh like a daisy  

Only one look at your legs  

and the professor in me went crazy   

For I could spot your pajamas  

but I could not say a word  

I love my job, thank you very much   

and I don’t want to lose it over this bird  

So, I must pretend  

I do not see your doubtful hygiene or attire  

And instead of commenting   

I opted to write satire  

Perhaps one day you will learn a lesson   

Put real pants on   

And stop showing up  

in bright green cresson   

But until that day comes 

I must endure  

And look on a daily basis   

at this haute couture  

The worst is  

it’s becoming a fashion 

A trend  

Where might professors join in at the end?  

I bought a lot of pajama pants  

during the pandemic 

Mind as well become  

a slacker academic  

So, thank you dear student  

in pajama pants  

For you have won  

at the end  

Who needs to dress professionally  

to come to class 

When one can apparently  

teach and learn in pajama pants.