The lazy days of summer are gone, and we’re off and running, full speed ahead, into a new school year.  It’s that happy time of year when all the littles gather their school belongings, put on their new school clothes and shiny shoes, and skip on off to the first day of school.  The first day always seems to be full of smiles and excitement.  But as the week goes on, the smiles become yawns and the excitement becomes weariness.

Here’s a cute poem that I thought was appropriate for those tired little kiddos who are suddenly plopped back into reality after enjoying a summertime full of treats, trips and all the “to-do’s” that make summer so much fun!

“Dear students, the summer has ended.
The school year at last has begun.
But this year is totally different.
I promise we’ll only have fun.

“We won’t study any mathematics,
and recess will last all day long.
Instead of the pledge of allegiance,
we’ll belt out a rock-and-roll song.

“We’ll only play games in the classroom.
You’re welcome to bring in your toys.
It’s okay to run in the hallways.
It’s great if you make lots of noise.

“For homework, you’ll play your Nintendo.
You’ll have to watch lots of T.V.
For field trips we’ll go to the movies
and get lots of candy for free.

“The lunchroom will only serve chocolate
and triple fudge sundaes supreme.”
Yes, that’s what I heard from my teacher
before I woke up from my dream.

–Kenn Nesbitt