The end of term has crept around.
The teaching's almost done.
You can tell by the calmer sound.
The staff are having fun.
No more lessons left this year.
No more marking to generate.
They give one mighty, rousing cheer.
And start to celebrate.
The kids still infest the school.
They still need to be contained.
But peace and goodwill is the general rule.
Now "Tim the Dim" has been detained.
The square eyed monster has done its work.
It soothes and keeps them calm.
Until some stupid selfish jerk.
Sets off the fire alarm!!!
Author notes
Tim the Dim, a rabidly anti-social pupil managed to get himself suspended for bullying on the penultimate day of term! Not before time some of us said.
The square eyed monster was a video. A very educational film I believe.
Written July 21st, 2005
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A contest entry
- Rhyming Rumble Part II ( A Three Part Contest) by RuthKephart.
300 points, ended July 26, 2005, 6 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Hi there Citrus, Thanks for looking in.
Thanks for your generous comments.
You remind me about the reasons why grandparents love grandchildren. They're great to have around but you can always send them back to their parents.
Jim S -
Thanks for reading AND writing GS.
Our Bursar has similar feelings. I feel like a trespasser if I go into work during the so-called holidays.
Jim S -
you cant force me to have a quote
Nursery finished today! ALTHOUGH I love them to pieces,(which is very messy) its so nice to close that door for 6 weeks and regroup. You know there will always be another TimD to keep you on your toes next term.
The rhyming flow had your usual stamp on it, made reading this an absolute pleasure. -
That has a familiar feel to it. I work in a school as Finance Manager, so we look forward to getting the kids and teachers off site at the end of term, and start repairing the damage they have done over the preceding weeks.
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Hi there Lauren.
Thanks for reading and writing. That's what it's all about. Thanks for your suggestion as well it was spot on and I have used it. Your input is appreciated.
Jim S -
::laughs:: I just graduated from high school, and I have freed myself from the Dim Tims who have been with me for 13 years. Yay college in another time zone.
Now about the poem. I love your writing style. The only suggestion I can make is play with the second line, second verse, it seems a little awkward to me. Maybe "No more marking to generate". Well, good luck in the contest,
Lauren -
My sister is a school teacher so I can appreciate the celebration at the end of the year
The kids still infest the school.
They still need to be contained.
Sounds like you're putting them in cages at the zoo or in jail I liked the humor in this piece. Thanks for the entry and best wishes in the contest
Ruth -
I hope your Tim the Dims are not as vicious as ours was.
Summer School is not yet a British Institution although Nister Blair is trying to start them up. Personally I think the kids should have some time at home.
Thanks for stopping by and for commenting.
Jim S -
Thanks for the comment. Last day of term was Wednesday actually and this happened (and was written) exactly 1 year ago. Tim the Dim was an actual pupil called Tim who deserved a lot worse than he got.
Jim S -
I am surrounded by Dim Tims, all grown up and still acting out! But why all the cheering, hasn`t anyone heard of Summer School? Nice work on a topic we all have memories of.
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I see you have quickly returned to the rhyming verse.It was an interesting read good luck in contest...keep it up.
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