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A Composition Notebook

Before I had a loose leaf And no spirals were around, A composition notebook Would on classroom desks be found. With their classic black-white covers In a marbled-type design, They were owned by every student Who would fill in every line. Now, of course, they’re kind of retro And they come in every hue So the covers have these swirls of white With red or green or blue. I’m now writing in a mini-one Which makes me reminisce About my schoolgirl days When I would print in books like this.

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 4/24/2023 10:26:00 AM

The notebooks of today are in every color, hue and design - I like them so much better; they inspire me! "Now, of course, they’re kind of retro And they come in every hue"

Marikate Kingston

Date: 4/21/2023 9:34:00 PM

I had one too, and they are still sold! No empty spaces to write your boyfriend's name on the cover, when you are 15. No fair. Funny that they are still around because computers are making pencils very hard to find anywhere! This was fun to read.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/21/2023 3:12:00 PM

Now here's my question: Did you have a ponytail, a braid, pigtails, or bangs. (I had a semi-crew-cut until 8th grade. UGH!)

Ilene Bauer
Date: 4/21/2023 4:16:00 PM

Ha! I always had bangs and alternated with the other 3!