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Hump Day Poetry – Week 13 – The Principal

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Michael

It’s three in the afternoon At the end of a long day. Demands getting greater Staff not complying Students breaking out Parents constant complaining. He contemplates his office clock Another twenty minutes he thinks Then the hordes will rush out … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 27 – Take Off – 9C

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Michael

For today’s prompt, write a take off poem.   Monday morning dawns 9C is awaiting me I feel the need to take the day off. Its not hard to ring and say Sorry I’m ill Be back tomorrow. 9C are … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 18 – In the Staffroom

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Michael

For today’s prompt, write an office poem. It’s the hustle bustle The urgency of every decision Piles of requests and orders Referrals from over worked staff The endless paperwork Rising stress and trauma Of deadlines and student reports. I breathe … Continue reading →

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