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Charm School Marm Addresses Students -- Revised

I’m thrilled to have my students joining me
for milk and cookies on this lovely day.
For fun we will pretend it’s scones and tea.
The maid has left our tray. Without delay
we’ll eat and chat; then for a while we’ll play.

For table manners, each of you has earned
a gold star. You’re so pleasant and polite,
not like my brothers, who have never learned
how to behave at tea time. They’re a sight!
They need to be in charm school day and night.

You’ve come so far. On your first days of class,
you growled and hissed. You were so rough and loud
Now you’re quite cultured. You don’t sulk or sass
when I give you instructions. I am proud
to say I think you’d all impress a crowd!

Urban dictionary: marm. a British word meaning an old school teacher

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October 31, 2021
Rhyming Me a Poem 2 contest
Sponsor: Eve Roper
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Kauffman Avatar
November 23, 2021 at 9:52 AM
I love your take on the theme Janice! I guess you can teach an old dog, and cat, new tricks, or better yet, new manners! Congratulations on your win with this tender poem highlighting a child' confidence that anything is possible! Blessings! Happy Thanksgiving!
Allison Avatar
November 18, 2021 at 3:42 PM
this is so charming Janice, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Calasibetta Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 8:51 AM
Hi Janice, Congratulations on your win! I delighted in your "Charm School Marm", a perfect teacher of the finest manners! Blessings, Paulette
Hutchings Avatar
November 14, 2021 at 5:53 PM
Congratulations!! Beautiful poem! I love how this illustration was like the final outcome of all the work put into teaching manners and etiquette in a silly way! Great job!! -Meghan
Roper Avatar
November 14, 2021 at 9:32 AM
Congratulations on your win, Janice. Hugs Eve
Pandit Avatar
November 1, 2021 at 2:08 PM
A charming gathering of teacher and students wonderfully evoked in your poem, Janice.
Canerdy Avatar
November 2, 2021 at 5:29 AM
Thanks so much, Vijay. Janice
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