The Shared Lament of Students and Teachers on the Passing of Time
by
Greg Pincus
It's the end of summer.
Bummer.
(For those of you for whom this sentiment and/or the season do not apply, my apologies.)
It's Poetry Friday, even as the summer dwindles away, and you can find this week's roundup of posts over at My Juicy Little Universe (where Heidi, too, has a poetic commentary about summer and school).
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Summer Reading
by
Greg Pincus
I read two dozen comic books. Three graphic novels, too.
I understood the signs so wasn't eaten at the zoo!
I read aloud each billboard as we drove on our vacation.
The packages our food comes in? I read their information.
I figured out which films to watch by reading their descriptions.
I read a lot of magazines (and got a few subscriptions).
I learned the rules of four new games by reading the instructions.
I devoured five new joke books (though I skipped the introductions).
I read the list of all the things I can't do at the pool.
I even read the packet labeled "Welcome Back to School."
I think I am a reader, though in class I get "those" looks...
'Cuz I didn't crack a cover of my summer reading books!
Ah, yes... summer reading. You know... let's not talk about that - let's talk instead about the fact that the Poetry Friday roundup is up over at Author Amok today! The roundup is purely happy stuff (as is, I've always believed, the very name Author Amok), so head on over and get your fill o' poetry goodies.
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(This poem originally ran here at GottaBook in September of 2006 and again last year, I believe. But it is that time of year again!)
THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
by
Gregory K.
I don’t know the teacher.
I sure hope she’s nice.
But what if she’s mean with a heart cold as ice???
What about bullies?
There might be a bunch.
And what a disaster if I mess up lunch!
I don’t like that playground:
The slide hits the sky!
And now here at drop-off, I can’t say “goodbye.”
My stomach is queasy.
My stress can’t be greater...
But then a voice calms me,
“Bye, Dad! See ya later!”
Good luck to all parents (yeah, and kids, too) as the first day of school comes 'round once more. And happy Poetry Friday to all!
Oh, yeah - you can change "Dad" to "Mom" in that last line, as necessary!
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Your poem reminds me of many little boys that I teach. They love to read, but only what they want to read. It can be tough to get them to trust me to offer good books. Glad you are back. Hope your summer was relaxing.
How true, Greg. Love the poetry you send.
Hi, Gregory K. Summer reading was a painful prospect for my high schooler this year. Ugh. Just ugh.
Reading is reading, whatever the medium being read. Fun poem, Greg, thanks for sharing. =)
LOVE this one, Greg!
Yeah, at least they are reading! I have boys in my class reading car magazines, a book about soccer with lots of pictures, graphic novels online...whatever works!
LOVE this! My mom, who subscribes to your poems, forwarded it to me, knowing that I would love it! I'm saving it for the first week of school next year! (and the last week of school THIS year!!)
Thanks, y'all! Obviously I'm a "reading is reading" kinda guy, too....
Those cereal boxes can be pretty entertaining reading! Fun poem, Greg!
You nailed it, once again, Greg. I you sure you're not really a ten-year-old using your father's photo as your own?