The School Yard (Prime)

School
Recess
Run outside
Playing with my friends
Tether ball, Hopscotch, Jump rope
First we learn then we burn all our energy
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Heck Avatar
March 4, 2009 at 11:26 AM
Dear Michael - Congratulations on your WIN in Nigel's contest! Peace always, John
Weber Avatar
March 2, 2009 at 6:00 PM
I know I looked forward to recess way more than studies! Great use of whimsy to elevate your message. Congratulations on your win in Nigel's PRIME-ary contest. Warm regards, John.
Golden Avatar
February 18, 2009 at 3:53 PM
Congratulations on your win in Nigel's contest. My favorite part of primary school was DEFINITELY recess! Hugs, Donna
Rider Avatar
February 17, 2009 at 11:28 AM
You are still tops in my book! Luv you, Tru
Strand Avatar
February 17, 2009 at 1:55 AM
Congrats on your success in Nigel's contest Michael.Rgds Brian
La France Avatar
February 16, 2009 at 4:29 PM
congratulatins on your win.. I remember the school yard too...
Gass Avatar
February 16, 2009 at 3:41 PM
Congratulations on your win in Nigels contest, Michael! Love, Robin
Gorelick Avatar
February 16, 2009 at 2:44 PM
Nice job Michael..a deserving win. BG
Richards Avatar
February 16, 2009 at 2:34 PM
Congratulations placing in the contest, Michael, ....this brought memories of the playground...was so much better than sitting inside the classroom!! ~ Carrie
Augustus Avatar
February 16, 2009 at 2:03 PM
Always the best part of school. Recess was always the best!
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January 26, 2009 at 12:28 PM
Oh how I remember times like this. You've got me smiling with this one. I enjoyed it. Thank you for your kind words regarding my poem. Karen
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January 26, 2009 at 10:57 AM
Wow, I remember way back when...I loved to play tether ball, that was one of my favorite sports, even at home, my mom made us a tether ball in the backyard and she would play with me all the time...Where does the time go? l enjoyed school so much in elementary, all my friends, the games, and then the real lessons began , as I moved into middle school and high school, no more fun and games..work work, work...Loved the memories this brought back to me..Thank you..Awesome write..God Bless*Tyesha
Gass Avatar
January 26, 2009 at 7:51 AM
You did a great job with this challenging form. Recess was always a big highlight of the school day when I was a kid. You captured it perfectly in this. Good luck! Love, Robin
Strand Avatar
January 26, 2009 at 7:34 AM
Happy days Michael,shame adult life intervenes..but thmemories always remain.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments.Best wishes with this one
Richards Avatar
January 26, 2009 at 7:01 AM
Those were the good old days....to be a kid again! ~ :) Carrie
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January 26, 2009 at 6:42 AM
Once again reading these Prime-ary poems I find myself feeling those truly were the good old days. I am back on the school playground and so happy reading this. Well done Michael and good luck! Love, Shar
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January 26, 2009 at 5:03 AM
This is a fun read Michael. These memories are precious...thanks for sharing about your uncle Ray.
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