Being 15. (On Looking at an Old School Photo)

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simon
Member

since 2008-01-14

Posts 440
London, England

0 posted 2008-02-20 11:19 AM

Mr. Branigan passed away.
I know because I went to his funeral.
He was a brilliant man
And it was a nice do.

Rick Carrol's hang glider
Stopped gliding
Or perhaps he's just in hiding
I'm not sure which of those 2 is true.

Mr. Borrett gave up teaching and ran away ro Spain
Darryl Evans must have brushed his nerve problems
To one side
Because now he drives a train.

Am I the only one
Who always still feels a little bit ill
When looking back on schooldays?
To whom it brings a sinking feeling
On a Sunday evening
Lying on my bed staring at the ceiling.
And all the while, I'd know
I'd have to forego
My favourite T.V. show
In order to grapple with sum simultaneous equations
(Not half as well as some Asians)

And then it would be morning and school.

And on a Monday we all assembled together
Whilst the Canon trembled
And gave us all his blessng
(For ever and ever)

And then it was time for lessons
With a bunch of boys
Who didn't want to be taught
Or much care for learning.
And who'd have thought they'd all end up earning
2 or 3 times as much as me.

Carl Dupree and his minions
Used to follow me round
To remind me
That in their opinion, I was unattractive.
I used to congratulate them on their wit.
They just used to tell me to shut up...

ALL NAMES ARE ENTIRELY FICTICIOUS...

effjayel
Senior Member

since 2007-09-30

Posts 1474
At the Crossroads of Infinity

1 posted 2008-02-20 11:27 AM

Simon, Much fun as usual, I was beginning to think you had found another outlet for your talents....did we go to the same school? I'm sure I remember the exact same thing happening to me also, I should know but cannot remember whether my name is ficticious or not, perhaps you can help me out on that one? Better yet, Methinks I will have to throw down the gauntlet & issue you with a challenge as you have been very quiet of late......

Cheers

John

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2 posted 2008-02-20 11:45 AM

Simon,

I too feel ill remembering school days.

My half Asian grandson is very good at math. It's a matter of innate intelligence.

Bobby

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

3 posted 2008-02-20 04:32 PM

Now, after reading your memories, I find myself immersed in mine ... you choose a great topic and the outcome is very impactful!

love
Margherita

TomMark
Member Elite

since 2007-07-27

Posts 2133
LA,CA

4 posted 2008-02-20 04:45 PM

much fun to read!!!

LindsayP
Member Elite

since 2007-07-28

Posts 3410
Australia, Victoria

5 posted 2008-02-20 10:28 PM

Yes Simon, kids can be very cruel at school and make school days a very unhappy memory,

but we get through them just the same and are often much wiser for the problems we

had to face. great write.

Lindsay

poddarku
Senior Member

since 2008-01-15

Posts 589
india

6 posted 2008-02-21 02:43 AM

reminiscence is always makiong us happy

clever talks delay friendship!

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