Caren Krutsinger Poet Prose Poetry

How I Feel About Lunch Duty

Lunch duty is never a delightful experience if you ask me.
Maybe if it is a bunch of children from kindergarten, second or first.
When it is fourth, fifth and sixth grade, a nightmare it can be.
If I was working in a middle school, I bet it might be worse.

The children are tired of talking not a whit throughout the day.
They have a difficult time getting themselves under control.
I have attempted to get their attention every which way.
They enjoy the atmosphere, while my eyes try not to roll.

I just had duty with another teacher who likes to play.
She gets them excited and happy and a bit louder I swear.
Then she wants them to shut down instantly her way.
It would be easier if I did duty alone, but do I dare?

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L Milton Hankins October 23, 2021 at 1:52 PM I think you're doing a fine job, Caren. Caren Krutsinger October 23, 2021 at 7:20 PM I like doing it alone better

Darlene De Beaulieu October 23, 2021 at 12:31 PM Hello Caren, Do you dare? I would leave it alone. You never know when you would need help. Hugs. Darlene De Beaulieu October 24, 2021 at 7:05 AM Hello Caren, o yes I do understand your reason. Hugs. Caren Krutsinger October 23, 2021 at 7:21 PM True. But riling them up and then getting angry because they will not easily shut down is not a help.