Welcome Back to School

"Dear students, the summer has ended.
The school year at last has begun.
But this year is totally different.
We're going to 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

Copyright © 2007 Kenn Nesbitt
All Rights Reserved

This poem appears in the book Revenge of the Lunch Ladies.

Comments

	On Apr 28, 2008 MaryAnn from Canada wrote: Why are are teachers mean and school isn't like that!?
	On Apr 28, 2008 Kimberly from California wrote: It is so cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I loved it. But I just wish it could happen in real life at my school. Keep up the good work Kenn!!!!
	On Apr 27, 2008 *Dazzla* from England wrote: I wish that was what happened in my school
	On Apr 27, 2008 lavi from india wrote: it's realy good . i like this poem a lot and i wish it could be like that
	On Apr 23, 2008 Anna from U.S.A wrote: I wish school was really like what the poem said. I think everyone does, actually. I think every kid in the universe has had the same dream. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!! -from one of you're millions of #1 fans

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