Janice Canerdy Poet Quatrain

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An Hour In the Life of An English Teacher

"This 'pome' don't make NO sense! What junk!"
the scowling students muttered.
"Two roads in the woods!" one hissed. "Such bunk"--
opinions rudely uttered.

I quelled the urge to hurl my book.
I said, "Can't you surmise
what they might mean? Let's take a look.
What might they symbolize?"

One hand shot up--then two--then three!
My probing did the trick.
Alas! Two kids just had to pee.
The other whined, "I'm sick."

The bell rang. As my prisoners fled,
"Essays next week," I screamed.
"I ain't no good at them," some said.
My mind was gone, it seemed.


entered in PD's Contest 15 (100 in a Row) on September 18, 2016

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Jan Allison July 31, 2016 at 7:56 AM I worked in a school for 16 years Janice - can relate to every line - humourous yet sad at the same time:-) hugs jan xx Janice Canerdy July 31, 2016 at 1:14 PM So true, Jan. Thank goodness most of my students were very good. Thanks for your comment. Janice

Joseph P. DiMino July 31, 2016 at 12:41 AM And the photograph should be in museum...absolutely the best!! Janice Canerdy July 31, 2016 at 1:13 PM I thought so too, Joe. I came across one photo of a teacher checking for a kid's pulse! Thanks. Janice

Joseph P. DiMino July 31, 2016 at 12:39 AM Hilarious! Terrific poetry! Love it! Janice Canerdy July 31, 2016 at 1:12 PM Thanks so much, Joe. Reviews like this make my day! Janice

Karam Misra July 30, 2016 at 2:52 AM Nice one, Janice. Sounds humorous, but I can understand the frustration of teaching kids who seem uninterested! All the best for the contest. ~karam~ Janice Canerdy July 30, 2016 at 7:59 AM Thanks so much, Karam. Not all were this way. The ones who were smart but wouldn't apply themselves bugged me the most! Janice