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Human written on 8/6/2025 for Seasons Now And After Poetry Contest sponsored by Nette Onclaud 

Autumn is Near

I'm at my keyboard as I remember
a long ago dawning of September. 
Who would have thought that a once youthful lad
would encounter summer's end and be glad?
He enjoyed all the freedom and the play,
given a boy on each extended day.
But now, was ready to return to school,
a sentiment not oft' considered cool. 
To see the posted list, to school he raced, 
to find out in which class he would be placed. 
and know - would he get the nicest teacher,
or the one like a black lagoon creature.
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Godwin Avatar
August 11, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Very entertaining! Poetry hugs ... CayCay
Crandall Avatar
August 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Thanks CayCay!
Etgen-Baker Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM
clever poem that fits the contest to a 't'...and oh, the going back to school...sigh...enjoy your evening, Sara
Crandall Avatar
August 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Thanks Sara, yep, memories of long ago!
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