Whimsical cartoon illustration of many small gnomes diligently cleaning dishes inside a dishwasher, with sponges and soap suds.

Sure! Here's another version with a slightly different rhythm and playful tone: --- **The Secret in the Dishwasher** *(by a very suspicious and curious kid)* The blender’s clear, the kettle glows, The fridge has shelves in tidy rows. The oven’s got a little light— You see your pizza cook just right. But the dishwasher? Huh. It’s weird. The moment it turns on—*it’s disappeared!* No glassy front, no glowing show, Just secret swishes down below. I asked my mom, “What happens there?” She said, “It cleans with heat and care.” But *I* think something else is true... There’s gnomes inside—at least a few! They wear tall hats and tiny shoes, And slide down forks like curvy flumes. They scrub each bowl with sponge-sized soap, And spin on spoons like circus folk. They’ve got a mop for every plate, And hold wild races in a grate. They blow on steam to make it dry— Then zip away, and don’t say bye. So next time when the dishes clink, I’ll crouch real low and try to blink At just the right time... maybe then, I’ll see those gnomes at work again. make an image for this poem See more