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The Start of School

School begins tomorrow; All the teachers must report. For most of them, the summer always Seems to be too short. They’ll decorate their classrooms And mentally prepare. For years I did the same but now I’m glad that I’m not there! I’ll sleep tonight without the dreams That back-to-school inspired. Let others plan and worry – I’m at work being retired!

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/4/2018 11:47:00 PM

Last line--priceless! … And,...good for you! :) gw

Dean Wood

Date: 9/4/2018 12:39:00 PM

Oh, I am envious! I think I would have loved being a teacher. But, you know the old adage, "Those that can, teach. Those that can't, enter the work force!" I still have a year or two before retirement but I am determined to make a smart choice this time around so scoot over and clear me a place on that retired bench! Love this poem Ilene!

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 9/3/2018 6:19:00 PM

I didn't realize you were a retired teacher. Thank you for your vital service and expressing your thoughts so well in this poem. Enjoy your retirement - you earned it. Thanks for your kind comments re the Autumn poem - Bob

Jan Allison

Date: 9/3/2018 5:58:00 PM

Your poem made me smile as I met a teacher today who had retired in summer and she said how odd it was not to go into school today for 'In service' I am sure she will get used to it!!:-) I love to see the kids going to school especially the little ones going to school for the first time, and am thankful I no longer work there except for exam work:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/3/2018 4:47:00 PM

Lovely rhyme Ilene, I'm with you on retirement, you cant beat it. Tom

Rico Leffanta

Date: 9/3/2018 4:35:00 PM

Did you see the 12-year-old on TV who could not read the signatures on a baseball because he could not read "cursive"? Perhaps you retired too soon! Aloha! Rico

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/3/2018 4:34:00 PM

Being able to do what you want is the best part of being retired. My husband chose to continue working 10 more years as he is a workaholic. But I cherished having time to volunteer healing with a hospital, and signing for the deaf at Bingo. It was such a joy. I enjoyed your poem Ilene! : )

Chris Green

Date: 9/3/2018 4:25:00 PM

Really cute and perfect Ilene. Not only do your poems always flow so smoothly but the humor is always a feel good moment for the day.