Jack Horne Poet Rhyme

Short-Lived Joy

She pumped the air and whooped,
'The holidays are through!'
She danced a jig, she spun,
and did a moonie too.
The grinning mother yelled,
'They're back to school again!'
But then her laughter died,
she groaned in awful pain
and mopped her furrowed brow,
for she's a teacher now...

written 20th August for Francine's Back to School contest

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Jennifer Proxenos October 17, 2022 at 9:38 AM Great fun my friend and humorous and oh, always so clever. Awesome poem Jack, take car, blessings and hugs, Jennifer.

Harry Horsman August 23, 2022 at 7:45 PM Oh so clever, Jack, i'm sure Francine will love it. And thanks for the smile, to my fav.

Paul Callus August 23, 2022 at 12:10 PM I enjoyed my teaching job, but I must admit it was not easy to go back to school after the holidays! I enjoyed your poem and the rhyme scheme, my friend // paul

Andrea Dietrich August 21, 2022 at 8:35 AM Hmmm, ya just can't win!!! That was GOOD , jack.

Susan Ashley August 21, 2022 at 8:14 AM Short-lived joy, indeed! Jack, your vibrant rhyme captures the mix of emotions with animated imagery. As a parent and as someone who worked in the school system, I can relate to this poem completely! Now all my kids are grown and I no longer work in the school system, so life is just joy.. haha! Wonderful ink, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Sara Kendrick August 20, 2022 at 1:43 PM Poor lady. I wonder how it is for children of teachers. I wonder are they more understanding or more demanding. I enjoyed reading this one. Today. Reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Way to go. Sara