Naughty Boy By Briton Riviere

The long dark winter had expired And spring with its vibrant colors was here I was enticed by the great beauty of the outside And planned to feign a headache after lunch While my tutor, Mr. Hobart showed great concern He gave Instructions that I not be disturbed As I would be taking a long, quiet nap after noon I do admit, I concocted a lie to later make my escape I was free to chase dragonflies with lucent wings Clear across the vast green lawn Catching bull frogs in the garden pond And listening to Old Ned tell those tall tales To his eager audience down at the stables Never did I realize that I could be found out I do not regret my adventures of that afternoon It was the most enjoyable time I had had in a while Now I face the circumstance of my deception I was given a choice of punishment… Either to spend three afternoons confined to the library Or have the incident relayed to my parents abroad... I have chosen to remain within these dark drab walls Bored to no end, that I am! However, I must say that I have learned my lesson And through my fault, Rover, it seems is confined as well My faithful old hound sympathizes; he understands how I feel He gives hugs to console me whenever I am close to tears I know how much he loves me as he never leaves my side Not even when we know very well, that I have been a naughty boy ~*~ 7/7/13 Note: Inspired by the "Naughty Boy" Painting by Briton Riviere. (Google) fineartamerica.com/.../naughty-boy-or-compulsory-education-briton-rivi...?