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BACK THEN - AUGUST
August claimed to its fame
The name August Vacation
Even if schools closed in July
The longest school closing
Following on its heels was
The new school term
Going to a new class
With the smell of new books
The fortunate kids flew to
America, regardless of which state
Back at school they boasted
They went to America
Stay-at-home vacationers
Pelted mangoes, papered books
Spent time in the country by gran
And returned to school fattened
© gillena cox 2022
REVISIT
August vacation! That is so interesting to learn, Gillena. I am reminded of my school days with "Stay-at-home vacationers/Pelted mangoes/papered books." Back then, we began our new term during the first week of August. Though nobody used to show up until after 14th. Thank you so much for adding your voice to the prompt 💖💖💖
ReplyDeleteHere the new term starts in September 😊
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The last stanza gave me the giggles. Vacation time!
ReplyDelete😊happy you dropped by Grace
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A beautiful poem Gillena. Love your memories of summer days and School Daze! Well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your appreciation Dwight
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A beautiful nostalgic poem.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your appreciation Nitin
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Staying at home sounds like more fun! I love how grans everywhere fatten up their grandchildren, given half a chance.
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Such wonderful memories! Mangoes during vacations did fatten us! Love this reminiscence, Gillena. 💙
ReplyDeleteHappy you dropped by Punam
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..."anyone can write," that's easier said than done!
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by Tom
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