The Yearbook

With the cover designed by a student
(In a contest where everyone tried),
The yearbook impressed
And, as you might have guessed,
Pumped 5th graders and parents with pride.

Filled with photos, including class pictures
From their very first year up ‘til now,
Every child’s beaming face
Showed in every place
That the layouts would neatly allow.

There were pages for each of the seniors,
With some photos and maybe a quote,
Plus their hopes and their goals
For their future-self roles
Which, one day, they’ll be shocked that they wrote.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2024



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Date: 6/25/2024 3:34:00 PM
Love that last line there, Ilene! I myself fully expected to be a professional baseball player back in 5th grade. By 8th grade, that had changed to pro basketball player. By 12th grade, that had changed to 'Professional Bum.' My wife tells me that I've succeeded! ~ Keep smiling
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Date: 6/23/2024 9:24:00 PM
Our yearbooks are treasures. Thank you for this poem.
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Date: 6/23/2024 9:26:00 AM
Very enjoyable, Ilene. One of my favorite books in my library is my senior year High School yearbook. Now that is, indeed, a piece of history!
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Date: 6/22/2024 5:42:00 PM
Love this write, Ilene. Every now and then I get my old year books out to reminisce. There are only 5 of us left out of a class of 57. Don't ever lose your singular talent for writing about ordinary things and making them come alive for your readers - Bob H
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Date: 6/22/2024 4:32:00 PM
yearbooks are precious to remember, nicely done Ilene, enjoyed have a sweet sunday
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