Students Shaky Sing-A-Long

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Students Shaky Sing-A-Long ***A bolted school bus amidst bobbing heads rolls downhill... Fictitious dank bathroom basin bailing; a mother's kiss and general list spelled. That rickety school bus horn toots, trailing; wide-eyed, groomed hair, texts deftly being held. Screeched wheels, a slid-back hatch exposed wider; scrambled soles win middle-bus-seating. Too raw being back-of-the-bus rider; skilled to be by kids up front eating. The why's of school bus seatbeltless renown, At curves, we skim, hands intently about; all bumps we drift upwards plus swiftly down-- and stops, reeling forwards midst racked arms out. Youth strums some ukelele from the back. High schoolers commenced a sung melody, immature head's turn, to a lull they lack; savoring quite calm, grown in harmony. We have reached midst raised spirits set to spark, as choruses end, volumes collected; concurring lives equipped to disembark, ere consigned bell chimes--such is--expected. A conducive school day has now begun... while active minds, smartly stretched that wellspring. School's demanding bus, stops, scored some rerun; slid-door, as swimming brain cell's minds to sing. ~~ a ukelele freed from its case prepares to board... 2020 June 29 *1st Place* STRAND COMPLETELY NEW(2) any theme any form ~~Brian Strand

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Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 7/1/2020 1:10:00 PM

Ah, what would we do without our lovely music , our hearts need the arts as much as it needs the discipline of school. Thankyou for sharing your fond memories, lots happen in school buses, and its charming to read about it. congratulations on your winning poetry dear poet.

Hilo Poet
Date: 7/1/2020 2:48:00 PM

Yes, our memories soothe the longing of cherished moments, I am so appreciative and truly gratified with your uplifting words, blessings -- Aloha~@William

Aditi Mishra

Date: 7/1/2020 8:42:00 AM

Your muse brought back memories of my school days. Such a picturesque description of young minds bubbling enthusiasm. Congratulations on your win William. Keep writing and inspiring :)

Hilo Poet
Date: 7/1/2020 2:43:00 PM

I am grateful for such soothing echoes that instill my heart, Aditi, blessings indeed -- Aloha~@William

Anisha Dutta

Date: 6/29/2020 11:44:00 PM

EXCELLENT. BIG CONGRATS to win. Extra admiration for the nice picture. Blessing

Hilo Poet
Date: 6/30/2020 12:02:00 AM

Amen to a righteous poetess, Anisha, and for your thoughtful expressions, take care my friend -- Aloha~@William