Back-to-School Haikus
Poetic stories in those red brick buildings
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1 min readAug 22, 2022
Bus Driver
Road warrior vet
Naughty kids always throw trash
But phones bring quiet
Fresh From College
Brand new teacher dreams
She’ll be the most fun ever
But she will soon learn
Education Pro
Retirement this year
Young teachers see dinosaur
But she keeps order
Sixth Grade Excitement
Middle school at last
Lockers, dances, sports tryouts
What’s algebra though?
Grade 12
Senioritis hits
Best intent to finish strong
But a nap beckons
Custodian’s Pride
My school looks perfect
Soon come scores of scuffing shoes
Kids missing trash cans
School Supply List
Paper, pens, pencils
Need folder in each color?
My kid must fit in