Poem of the day: The Snakes At SchoolA poem a day keeps the soul awake! For the most soulful, authentically African poetry on the internet, check out Poem of the day.
by Arnold Charles
27-05-2023 12:01
in Art and Artists
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The Snakes At School It wasnt that we hated school. The creek enticed us more. My mate and I hung out there To chase frogs, catch fish, explore. One day we built a fortress, Moved rocks and tied some stakes. Then we saw a wondrous sight - A ball of baby snakes. We should have pondered longer, But we thought our find so cool. We stuffed the snakes into our bags And took them back to school. Just as the school bell jangled And the halls began to fill, We flung the snakes along the floor. Then screams rang loud and shrill. We expected just a ripple, A tiny bit of fun. Some girls might get a little fright And some may even run. Instead, it was a tidal wave. Chairs and lockers tumbled As kids and teachers panicked. Our confidence soon crumbled. The hallway was a war zone. The floor all strewn with rubble. Though the baby snakes were harmless, We knew we were in trouble. Our tender ages saved us. We learned we crossed a line. They talked of court and consequences And preached moral decline. But we learned some worthy lessons Though were left in some confusion. When our penalty for wagging school Was to get a weeks exclusion. And though we were repentant And we did receive a fright, Others often broke the rules And their punishment seemed light. They swore and called the teacher names. We saw them fight and smoke, But we learned that day the greater sin Was to play a practical joke. By Pamela J. Langdon RECENT POEM OF THE DAY POSTS
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