walk to school peanut butter lunch days,
unless it rains and I go by car days.
Middle of the week are lunchbox days,
fresh avocado tuna fish and yogurt days,
there and back on a noisy yellow bus days.
Fridays are bellyache days,
parent tug-of-war days,
unless it rains and I go by car days.
Middle of the week are lunchbox days,
fresh avocado tuna fish and yogurt days,
there and back on a noisy yellow bus days.
Fridays are bellyache days,
parent tug-of-war days,
wait to see where I end up days.
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Have a most lovely week, Doida
Aw, I didn't see Friday coming. I'm sure a lot of kids don't either...
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DeleteI enjoyed going through the week with this narrator, though Friday caught me by surprise, which I loved. Thank you!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh thanks for reading it and for your gracious response!
DeleteThis is such a fun poem. Love how you integrated transportation, meal choices, and illluded to feelings (bellyache days). I used to substitute teach at the k-5 level and your poem sums it up well! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteCarol, thanks for checking it out and sharing your kind reaction!
DeleteAn insightful journey through the school week, Doida and you left us with a most thought provoking final stanza. Your poem displays great crafting elements. I enjoyed reading it very much. I immediately see your poem as a mentor text. I can see it stimulating much discussion and acting as a launching pad for more poems.
ReplyDeleteAlan, thank you for the poetry praise. That means a lot to me!
DeleteInteresting ending! I imagine the week getting harder and harder.
ReplyDeleteI've seen this in real life too many times. :-(
DeleteOof. This one packs a punch. (no pun intended)
ReplyDeletePun accepted...Thanks!
DeleteOh, the parent-tug-of-war days ... ouch. The ending really got me. Poor kiddo.
ReplyDeleteYep, poor kid only wants to know what's what...Thanks Karen.
ReplyDeleteSweet getting through the school week days!
ReplyDeleteNice work! I can imagine some kids would feel seen with this poem.
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