Terry Flood Poet Rhyme

Crush

It’s back to school, hip hip hooray
I’m so glad to be back today
I’ve got my bag and all my books
And practiced intellectual looks

Today’s first session is Miss Hughes
She’s five foot three in low heel shoes
Slim as any girl I’ve seen
She’s something like a beauty queen

The blackboard is a little high
But five foot three means ‘my o my’
She takes the chalk and there she goes
Stretching up on tippy toes

And goodness how my ardour grows
It’s stockings, not just pantyhose 
I nearly see her ‘not-to-mention’
Which gets my absolute attention

She says, ‘Can you see, at the back’
I’m feeling my composure crack
I feel my heartbeat getting faster
She turns and says, ‘Oh Hi, Headmaster.’



14 September 2022
Contest: Back to School
Sponsor: Francine Roberts

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John Watt September 22, 2022 at 11:24 AM Terry, too funny! Somewhere around 11th grade our city had a teacher's strike, and our sub for math class was a recent winner of a local beauty pageant. Her mastery of mathematics wasn't all that impressive, but that didn't seem to matter much to the boys in the class! As you say here so cogently, my o my. Enjoyed the read and congrats for your top placement ~ John Terry Flood September 22, 2022 at 11:56 AM Thanks, John. Delighted with a first. I rather expected a more ‘hi brow’ offering to top the podium but I’m certainly not complaining. Funny how boys become lechers before we know what one is. And then of course we all grow up into refined gentlemen. ;-)

Elizabeth Mccann September 21, 2022 at 8:30 PM And all done with never a stretch for a rhyme! Masterful and soooo funny! (Sorry, the "validate won't let me sign my full name) Terry Flood September 22, 2022 at 11:49 AM Thanks, Elizabeth. It’s funny how this poem pretty well formed in a single draft, when I’d struggled to come up with anything until a few days before the contest’s deadline. Seems to have tickled some funny bones so that’s job done.

Andrea Dietrich September 21, 2022 at 3:06 PM Omg one of the funniest poems I ever read. Fave Andrea Dietrich September 21, 2022 at 8:32 PM well, I wrote one years ago that was super funny and made into a song, so maybe mine is the best and you are second. hahaha As for all the funny poems I have read this year, I think this one takes the cake! Terry Flood September 21, 2022 at 4:23 PM So not the BEST then? I had better try a little harder. Ha ha. Thanks Andrea, glad you enjoyed so much and thanks for the fave too. ;-)

Ann Peck September 21, 2022 at 3:06 PM That is so cute, Terry. Oh wow--I remember we all had a crush on Mr. Lonsdale in 7th grade. Don't even remember what he taught :) Congratulations on your big win! Terry Flood September 21, 2022 at 4:28 PM Thanks, Ann. Doesn’t matter what he taught… my guess is you were all studying biology. Glad you enjoyed. Terry

Margarita Lillico September 21, 2022 at 11:41 AM That is hilarious!!! Great win! Terry Flood September 21, 2022 at 12:03 PM Thank you, Margarita. I doubt it was only the boys that had their eyes on their teachers and I’m sure the teachers had their moments too. ;-)

Linda Alice Fowler September 21, 2022 at 6:28 AM Glowing fun Terry! Very creative. Congratulations on your win! Linda Terry Flood September 21, 2022 at 12:27 PM Thanks, Linda. I nearly didn’t enter because I found school tedious. But then I had a brainwave…

Jenna Logan September 21, 2022 at 5:28 AM I was thinking, "What a naughty little tyke," and had to adjust my thinking to, "You naughty old lecher!" Congrats on your win, Terry. Your sense of humor is fantastic. Terry Flood September 21, 2022 at 12:29 PM Thanks Jenna, both for the congrats and the compliment. Terry

Valsa George September 21, 2022 at 2:19 AM Quite humorous and equally enjoyable ! I wonder how she would have reacted had she known her student's crush on her. She would have brushed it aside thinking that after all it is a teenage fad.Really enjoyed it Terry. Congratulations on your top win. Terry Flood September 21, 2022 at 2:34 AM Thank you, Valsa. I’m sure the students were showing their own interest but that headmaster should have had more self control. Of course, you can be a headmaster at about nineteen these days so perhaps I judge too harshly! ;-)

Christuraj Alex September 20, 2022 at 7:26 PM Great poem on crush on teacher. Very interestingly and enthusiastically written. Congratulations! Terry Flood September 21, 2022 at 12:49 AM Thank you, Christuraj. Glad you enjoyed. Terry

Brian Sambourne September 20, 2022 at 5:30 PM Such a creative, original write. A little naughtiness always delights. Your surprise ending is a clever turn indeed. Congratulations! Brian Terry Flood September 21, 2022 at 12:52 AM Thanks, Brian. I’m not sure where you are, but in the UK, we used to have a programme called ‘Please Sir’ about a class full of unruly kids. Kinda had this in mind as I wrote. Just twisted the end. ;-)

Gershon Wolf September 15, 2022 at 7:43 PM Terry, you devil you! So cleverly done. Bravo, gw Terry Flood September 16, 2022 at 7:09 AM And there’s me thinking everybody would guess the twist. Glad you enjoyed, GW. Terry

Ilene Bauer September 15, 2022 at 1:53 PM ha! you totally faked me out, terry! this is delightful and funny as well... Terry Flood September 16, 2022 at 7:14 AM Thanks, Ilene. I wasn’t a lecherous lad and obviously this is a work of fiction, but I suspect I paid rather more attention to the prettier teachers. I guess that’s some kind of universal truth. Glad you enjoyed. Terry

Terry Ireland September 15, 2022 at 1:04 AM More than 60 years later i can still recall the lust aroused by the Young lady, a Parisienne, who captivated us all inn the 5th. Still recall her name and, though maybe enhances by the years, her face. Thanks for this Terry. 'tother Terry Terry Flood September 15, 2022 at 11:42 AM I only recall one teacher in my school years who was actually a bit of all-right (I care not if that’s un-woke), strangely, looking back, she was quite studious looking, but she certainly ticked my boxes. My marks were about what I deserved so the attraction was one way… or perhaps she was simply professional. Oh…. and I was only twelve. ;-)

Jeff Kyser September 14, 2022 at 5:37 PM Good ending! Always amusing. I had a 5th grade teacher who was 5’ nothing, but he was a different story. I might have to put something together… Terry Flood September 15, 2022 at 11:44 AM I shall await that tale with baited breath, Jeff. Terry