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Six Hundred Boys Six hundred boys were singing in the hall Six hundred boys were singing in the hall Six hundred boys were singing there Singing out a secret prayer Six hundred boys were singing in the hall Angelic voices bouncing off the walls Angelic voices bouncing off the walls Praying, there would be no pain The masters, they would show restrain Angelic voices bouncing off the walls Bend over boy, it’s time you got the rod Bend over boy, it’s time you got the rod For sliding down the banister Failing to call the master SIR Bend over boy, it’s time you got the rod Bend over boy, and get six of the best Bend over boy, and get six of the best You shouldn’t be a fighting Substandard is your writing Bend over boy, and get six of the best Touch your toes, hear the swish of cane Think of England as the blows a reign Stiff upper lip, as you’re hit Must remember all that **** Touch your toes, hear the swish of cane Six hundred boys were singing in the hall Six hundred boys standing, proud and tall Six hundred boys were singing there Singing out their secret prayer Angelic voices bouncing off the walls

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Date: 4/13/2019 10:36:00 AM
It matters not what poem I click on, I seem to have seen them all. This one was sure a fun one, Richard Thanks for your congrats to me at the blog.
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Date: 5/25/2017 11:13:00 AM
WoW, nicely done :)
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Date: 9/17/2015 8:06:00 AM
Wow, has it been almost two years since last I read this? It is no less powerful reading it now. A fine although deeply disturbing piece.
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Date: 12/24/2013 1:41:00 AM
Richard, Guess what? , The end of the year is approaching :) and there's no way I'm letting this year end, without dropping by with SMILES and CHRISTMAS CHEERS. Thank You for making this a great year for ALL OF US. --- May magic fill your days and all your dreams come true this holiday season. MERRY CHRISTAMS <3 Love Linda -The Sweetest Poet Destroyer
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Date: 12/14/2013 9:06:00 AM
I've felt that rod! Your poetry is top drawer stuff! My best, chuck
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Date: 11/21/2013 10:59:00 PM
Were you just kidding me about dressing as Lola? I can't even remember you ever telling me that. hahaha. (it would sure make one awesome outfit for a costume party!)
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Richard D Seal
Date: 11/22/2013 7:24:00 PM
No, I'm not kidding you on. Yes I was a big hit and hit on lol.
Date: 11/17/2013 9:24:00 AM
- We can sing this together - :::: P-Soup choir with P-Soup orchestra :) ::::: - Beautiful and touching Richard! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Richard D Seal
Date: 11/22/2013 7:23:00 PM
What a great idea Anne Lise, I can still hear in my memory the voices resounding around that hall, was beautiful. Thanks for your lovely comment
Date: 11/16/2013 7:43:00 PM
Hi Richard, I hope you are having a good weekend.
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Richard D Seal
Date: 11/22/2013 7:19:00 PM
I did Rick Thanks and you too I hope
Date: 11/14/2013 4:48:00 PM
I had a teacher break a pointer on the back of my head. One time as a kid in grade four I went to the principles office for the strap and I resoledved not to show any emotion. I can still see the vein poping on the side of his neck. I derived some weird satisfaction from watching him. almost an out of body experience. Great poem, thanks for the memories! *lol*
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Richard D Seal
Date: 11/15/2013 8:31:00 PM
Not so sure on thanks for the memories Rick lol, at least we can laugh about it now. Really enjoyed your little story here thank you, made my night that has.
Date: 11/13/2013 8:45:00 AM
Hey, bruv, this would make a good song. Violence in any form is despicable, more so from authority. If this is for the contest, my best wishes. I'm rooting for you. Licia (*|*)
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Richard D Seal
Date: 11/13/2013 7:35:00 PM
Hiya Sis, Yes I agree though it was the norm back then, when I was lad in the dark ages lol. Hey sneaky, I've seen you rooting for everybody hahaha
Date: 11/12/2013 10:15:00 PM
Richard, wow... this is really something else... the imagery brings choir boys singing down a hall ((angelic voices)) in hopes the cane stick won't lash a mark,... is this some kind of punishment?? Let me know when you have time... interesting write .... xox~ LINDA
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Richard D Seal
Date: 11/13/2013 7:29:00 PM
Yes my Sweet Dark Friend, punishment for almost any minor misdemeanour at the school I attended in the UK. The practise was finally outlawed in the early 1980s. and it did leave marks and nobody to apply the salve haha
Date: 11/12/2013 4:11:00 PM
well, hey, what inspired this one ? thinking of old school days, eh?? THis is much like a song!! I enjoyed it.
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Richard D Seal
Date: 11/13/2013 7:17:00 PM
Oh yes school days Petal, good ole school days. I used to write a lot of these protest / bus trip songs and some mucky ones 'eek' haha, for singing on the journey. Our time to give a bit back to the masters.
Date: 11/12/2013 7:38:00 AM
Quite the write, Mr Seal....Very graphic...and sad.
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Richard D Seal
Date: 11/13/2013 7:08:00 PM
Graphic !!!! Wow you must have taken the images to whole new level lol could hear the swish crack, swish crack

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