Thoughts of Going Back to School
Grandson's humorous take on looking toward the School year41 total reviews
Comment from GARY MACLEAN
For kids, I know for me at least when I was a kid, going back to school was exciting. The summer had been a great reprieve from teachers, homework, and the daily hum-drum routine but now, September, I was ready to hit the books again. Thankfully, the schooltime months are the ones where the most "days-off" holidays occur so we can always look forward to those.
Spot on syllable count for a Rictameter poem, easy read and a fun thought expressed.
Today, as an old fart, it's good to see summer sneak back into the picture.
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2022
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For kids, I know for me at least when I was a kid, going back to school was exciting. The summer had been a great reprieve from teachers, homework, and the daily hum-drum routine but now, September, I was ready to hit the books again. Thankfully, the schooltime months are the ones where the most "days-off" holidays occur so we can always look forward to those.
Spot on syllable count for a Rictameter poem, easy read and a fun thought expressed.
Today, as an old fart, it's good to see summer sneak back into the picture.
Comment Written 30-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2022
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Lol, this was the humor of the little farmer souled grandson nicknamed goober. He has been called that since little and has lived up to it ever since, as he keeps me laughing all the time.When asked if he was looking forward to going back to school, that is pretty much what he recited after saying, sure grandma.
I asked him again yesterday when he called to tell me how much I probably needed a whole day with him before he goes back to school.How many 12 yr olds still love spending time w their grandma? He is a keeper!
Thank you my awesome bff.
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We have a 14-year-old who loves to be with both Gramma and Grampa. He spends more time here than he does at his own home. They are rare. You just gotta nurture them.
My best to my BFF
Gary M
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That is so true Gary!
And I am so sorry, but I hit send on your 6 star review just as I remembered to thank you. It truly meant so much to me!
Comment from Rachelle Allen
HAHAHAHAHAHA!! I know a teacher's rictameter when I read one!! This is hilarious. And fun. And, more than everything else, TRUE!! Very good job. I hope our fellow teachers bond and vote for you!!
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2022
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HAHAHAHAHAHA!! I know a teacher's rictameter when I read one!! This is hilarious. And fun. And, more than everything else, TRUE!! Very good job. I hope our fellow teachers bond and vote for you!!
Comment Written 07-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2022
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I thank you so much Rachelle for such a fun review of my Rictameter Poem and yes you are right that I am a retired teacher. After all we are just kids at heart ourselves. Lol! Thanks again for your kind comments!
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You're welcome!!
Comment from Paul McFarland
You have covered the school year very nicely. Teachers, also, look forward to those days - except for the workshops. Really good job with Rictameter. I think you will do quite well in the contest.
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2022
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You have covered the school year very nicely. Teachers, also, look forward to those days - except for the workshops. Really good job with Rictameter. I think you will do quite well in the contest.
Comment Written 06-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2022
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Thank you so very much Paul! As a fellow retired teacher, as I know you are, I know how some days you truly need those days off. So as my grandson was cracking me up about what he loved most about school, it just seemed like the perfect prompt for it. Thanks again my friend for the awesome review and kind comments!
Comment from WLHall
I really enjoyed this one. So creative to go through all the holidays during the year then coming back to Summer. I had a little difficulty with the format; made it hard to count the syllables. Not a big deal. It's probably me showing my age. Well written and no spags.
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2022
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I really enjoyed this one. So creative to go through all the holidays during the year then coming back to Summer. I had a little difficulty with the format; made it hard to count the syllables. Not a big deal. It's probably me showing my age. Well written and no spags.
Comment Written 05-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2022
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Thank you my sweet friend. It is so nice to hear from ones like you that clearly take the time to read and respond accordingly. You have no idea how much it is appreciated. I am a retired teacher and loved it but there were times it couldn't go fast enough for me. So when my 11 yr old grandson told me that, I had to laugh and find the right prompt for it. Thank you for your very lovely review and kind words. So appreciated
Comment from kahpot
Very well said, this is how we all felt about school, holidays could not come quick enough this is one poem that will relate to many, best wishes for your contest****kahpot
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2022
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Very well said, this is how we all felt about school, holidays could not come quick enough this is one poem that will relate to many, best wishes for your contest****kahpot
Comment Written 05-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2022
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Thank you so much,I am a retired teacher and loved it but there were times it couldn't go fast enough for me. So when my 11 yr old grandson told me that, I had to laugh and find the right prompt for it. Thank you for your very lovely review and kind words. So appreciated
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Excellent entry for the Rictameter poem contest. I like children Poetry, I will read it to my grandson.
Nice presentation. Your words flow well with descriptive words that express clear imagery.
Good luck in the contest.
Gypsy
"The poet waits quietly to paint the unsaid." - Atticus
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2022
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Excellent entry for the Rictameter poem contest. I like children Poetry, I will read it to my grandson.
Nice presentation. Your words flow well with descriptive words that express clear imagery.
Good luck in the contest.
Gypsy
"The poet waits quietly to paint the unsaid." - Atticus
Comment Written 05-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2022
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Thanks Gypsy for the kind review and comments regarding my poem.
Comment from LJbutterfly
Haha! The way your grandson sees the school year, it's not long before his summer is here again. Before I retired, that's the way I looked at the work year, as measured by the number of days off. Your Rictameter sums it up beautifully. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2022
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Haha! The way your grandson sees the school year, it's not long before his summer is here again. Before I retired, that's the way I looked at the work year, as measured by the number of days off. Your Rictameter sums it up beautifully. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 05-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2022
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Thank you my sweet friend. It is so nice to hear from ones like you that clearly take the time to read and respond accordingly. You have no idea how much it is appreciated. I too am a retired teacher and loved it but there were times it couldn't go fast enough for me. So when my 11 yr old grandson told me that, I had to laugh and find the right prompt for it. Thank you for your very lovely review and kind words. So appreciated!
Comment from amahra
I looked up Rictameter to know what it really was, and you seem to have followed that pattern. I liked the simple subject matter of Back to School, though I'm not looking forward to it. Great job!
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2022
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I looked up Rictameter to know what it really was, and you seem to have followed that pattern. I liked the simple subject matter of Back to School, though I'm not looking forward to it. Great job!
Comment Written 05-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2022
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Thank you Amhara. I too didn't know what the poem was for until I saw the prompt. After my grandson joked about the school year, I thought there had to be the perfect contest for it. So this seemed to be it. Thanks so much!
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Your grandson has an interesting way to look at the school year. He's right. LOL Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. I enjoyed reading and wish you the best of luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2022
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Your grandson has an interesting way to look at the school year. He's right. LOL Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. I enjoyed reading and wish you the best of luck with the contest.
Comment Written 05-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2022
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After my grandson, who we call goober made those comments, I knew that this was the right prompt for his theories on school. So had to go with it. Thanks Barb for your very kind review and comments Barb!
Comment from RPSaxena
Hello Friend,
'Summer to Summer' BEAUTIFULLY encompassing the whole year of a school going kid!
Enchanting flow throughout from top to bottom, meeting the required norms with LOVELY presentation!!
Picture enhances depth and beauty of the poem.
BEST OF LUCK in the contest.
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2022
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Hello Friend,
'Summer to Summer' BEAUTIFULLY encompassing the whole year of a school going kid!
Enchanting flow throughout from top to bottom, meeting the required norms with LOVELY presentation!!
Picture enhances depth and beauty of the poem.
BEST OF LUCK in the contest.
Comment Written 05-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2022
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I am so thankful to you my friend for the lovely review, comments and gracious six stars. I appreciate it so very much and you have completely made my day and also given me a big smile. Thank you again dear friend!
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Debi, Most Welcome!
With best wishes,
~ RP
