My First Day At High School

There I was in a terrified state
my first day at High School
how would I cope, stammer and all
as kids can be really cruel

The headmaster had quite a reputation
6 feet 4, former boxer with wide shoulder
so first period of afternoon I got a call 
to the headmaster's office feeling lot older!

But to my wonderful surprise, he's so nice
don't worry said he you're in no trouble
have you had speech therapy he asked?
I had at 7 years old but no use at any price

Well things have improved he said
I'll arrange transport to take you there
can your parents collect you afterwards?
sure can says I, hey this guy does care

Well the therapy didn't improve me
but it showed me the reality of my speech
now many years later still stammering
but believing my goal will still reach

( I've written this of my memory of my first day at high school those many years ago, quite funny looking back and am still following my goal!)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020


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Date: 12/1/2020 9:21:00 PM
G’day Gordon … not all teachers are tyrants are they. I’m pleased to read that you had a caring headmaster, and yes, kids can be cruel - thanks Gordon - Lindsay
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 12/2/2020 12:52:00 AM
Hi Lindsay, Glad you liked this one and agree with your sentiments. Have a blessed day, Gordon
Date: 11/28/2020 7:44:00 PM
"Hey this guy does care" That is so wonderfully uplifting. High School is a tough transition for some. It is nice knowing that the one over the school is helpful and kind. Keep reaching for your goal. :) Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 11/29/2020 12:37:00 AM
Thanks Brandy, Glad you loved it and indeed with your continual encouragement as you do I'll be moving closer to my goal! Hugs and blessings, Gordon
Date: 11/27/2020 8:29:00 PM
i think we all suffer fears our first day of high school for whatever reason... i liked this one...hugs
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 11/28/2020 12:54:00 AM
Glad you enjoyed this one Sandy, hope things are well with you and keeping safe, Blessings and hugs, Gordon
Date: 11/26/2020 5:17:00 PM
I love the optimism in this write.
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 11/27/2020 1:22:00 AM
Thanks Caren, glad you loved this one, take care, Gordon
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