Lekker Lesson

They tell me the day that I was born,
Was as lekker a day as has ever been,
And life was simple and full of fun
And I was adored by kith and kin.

But school to me was a big surprise,
I wasn't the focus of teacher's day.
I must raise my hand before I spoke
And work must be done before I play.

 I learned to fairly follow the rules,
That I could not always have my way.
The lessons taught in that lekker school,
Have lighted my way unto this day.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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March 1, 2013 at 9:43 PM
Joyce, a wonderful winning poem. Congratulations... always~ LINDA
Lamoureux Avatar
February 28, 2013 at 7:26 PM
Wisdom resides in this simple poem. Congratulations on your win.
Haick Avatar
February 28, 2013 at 7:19 PM
Congratulations on your very fine win, Joyce! Love, Annalise
Richards Avatar
February 28, 2013 at 4:32 PM
And I do believe it was a lekker day when you were born.....the sun smiled and so do we! :)
Kendrick Avatar
February 28, 2013 at 4:23 PM
Great flow, rhyme, and rhythm in this winning work..Congrats..Sara
Arowolo Avatar
February 28, 2013 at 3:42 PM
Wonderful piece,Joyce...Congrats on your superb win in this contest....
Roberts Avatar
February 28, 2013 at 2:30 PM
Congrats Joyce ....Seren
Squyres Avatar
February 28, 2013 at 2:29 PM
Congrats on your win !! Excellent poem following the theme. I still remember those times in school when the world became a more grown up place for me.
Richards Avatar
February 20, 2013 at 10:14 AM
Loved this sweet memory....and lessons learned in school all those years ago, do have such an impact on the rest of our lives. Teachers are often so underestimated! Nicely done, Joyce!
Dietrich Avatar
February 6, 2013 at 12:41 AM
what a cute way to do the contest, sweetie!!! I'd say hello but it is time for bed and I need to be saying goodnight!
Loving Iii Avatar
February 5, 2013 at 8:10 PM
I have to find out what lekker is.
Campi Avatar
February 5, 2013 at 6:59 PM
Ah yes, I know the feeling, take care and god bless you
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