Those flying pieces of chalk were invariably accurate and often
aroused a reluctant admiration among their recalcitrant recipients. ???
Small (and not so small) boys always had an unerring instinct
for perceived "weakness" in teachers and could make the life of
a chosen target something that must have been passing hell for
some. i recall a female teacher of French leaving our class-room
in tears and had enough self-awareness to feel a sense of shame
and remorse for the behaviour that had brought it about. In short,
teaching was no occupation for the "wrong" sort of personality and
either you had it or you didn't when it came to controlling a class.
Hard to define but recognisable in short order to any would-be trouble maker. The fact that I can recall the names of certain teachers even now is a sure guide to how they could leave their
mark (so to speak!) on a youngster.
.
Comment is about SCHOOL RITUAL (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Ray,
Another poem to endorse the fact that we are contemporaries of age and memories. I recall bamboo canes which were on the top of the blackboard and barely visible. As some recalcitrant pupil incurred the master's wrath he would move toward the blackboard and reach up toward where the cane lay. If the insubordinate behaviour continued then the cane was brought down into full view. The offending minor made to come out to the front of the class and bend over. Thwack, the number dependent on the severity of the offence. Other weapons in the armoury were blackboard erasers thrown at the offender or pieces of chalk aimed directly at their target. Little mercy and pleas for clemency seldom had any effect.
Thank you for this
Keith ( a former victim )
Comment is about SCHOOL RITUAL (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Thank you Stephen A and Martin for your comments which are greatly appreciated and also to D Joshi and Holden for your 'likes'.
Keith
Comment is about Retreat to Natrun (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Inside this poem
each image seen
shows the real
you on screen.
Comment is about Last Summer I Was A Rainbow (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Given no time to ask
fate has already passed.
Comment is about Elsewheres And Might Have Beens (blog)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
Ooh, that's a good poem.
Comment is about Under Broken Masonry (blog)
Original item by Tommy Carroll
Sat 13th Feb 2021 02:25
those are "Northers".
Down here in Texas, the weather can change in a heartbeat
in the wintertime. It may be sunshine and 70 degrees, then Boom,
a "Norther" blows in and the temp. can drop 30-40 degrees.
Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Sat 13th Feb 2021 02:23
you always read more into my poems
than I do. I wish I was that smart! ?
Comment is about Aviva Rifka Bhandari (poet profile)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
It is a new one Martin
after someone had shared how much it has helped them helping others in getting through these difficult times.
Comment is about Giving Something Back (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Thanks all, yes this new version will be recorded by Silas and Carbuncle. ?
Comment is about THE SOUND OF BARKING (blog)
Original item by Rick Varden
Strident words in the final stanza, but true. Bugger complacency!
Keith
Comment is about Grace under pressure (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
I like the "puffy doves" in this poem, and the way that vowelsound is still going when you get to the verb "hunker down." ?
Comment is about OPEN DOOR (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Thankyou to those who have clicked 'Like' for this poem. ?
Comment is about Breath On The Mirror (blog)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
Thanks also for the likes, Stephen A, Branwell and Holden
Comment is about Green Eyed Monster (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Thanks as always for the eyes, Mart. B
Comment is about More research (blog)
Original item by Robert C Gaulke
That snow weight toot Rita
Know under Europe set
Comment is about Lost Love (blog)
Original item by branwell kent
An excellent poetic journey from beginning to end! Top notch poetry ?
Comment is about Retreat to Natrun (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Wonderful use of words, and, as Martin says, imagery, Shifa.
Superb ?
Comment is about Lonesome Backwoods (blog)
Original item by Shifa Maqba
This feels like an extended metaphor about human society. If you meant that, or even if you didn't, well done!
Comment is about OPEN DOOR (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Thanks for the comment Nigel and for the like Martin
Comment is about Green Eyed Monster (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
A poem which lightens another dark day especially the last two lines which are filled with assured hope.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about The Taste of May (blog)
Original item by J.D. Bardo
ARB - thanks for the witty response. And thanks are also due to
those who have clicked "like".
Comment is about CLOSED MIND (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
I think I prefer this to the original lyric ! ?
Comment is about THE SOUND OF BARKING (blog)
Original item by Rick Varden
A worthwhile reminder of how the small often forgotten pleasures of
living are there, waiting to instill joy and renewed zest for this life.
Comment is about The Taste of May (blog)
Original item by J.D. Bardo
An entertaining and intriguing lead to a neat pay-off that collars
our grins of pleasure.
Comment is about Hobo (blog)
Original item by Brian Hodgkinson Jr.
Some attractive word play in these lines on a subject that is always
worth our time.
Keep an open mind
And you may find
The wisdom conceit
Can leave behind ?
Comment is about THE ROBOT GENERATION (blog)
Original item by Sarah Louise mcnee
I seem to recall that the state of Montana in the USA had the reputation for being hit by "northerlies"...brrr. Not much to "warm"
the climate of the soul when they hit !?
Comment is about OPEN DOOR (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Did you read this on Monday Nigel or is it a new one. Either way its one of your finest.
Comment is about Giving Something Back (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
I like this simply for the use of words and its flow and rhythm. Very good
Comment is about brindle II (02/11/2021) (blog)
Original item by Zach Dafoe
Wonderful. I am seeing robots everywhere now. Especially after Monday night. As a result a mini series of mine now has a dystopian leaning towards it
Love it Andy
Comment is about Consequences XVI (blog)
Original item by Andy N
Martin,
After reading this poem the word exhilarating flew into my mind. I was back in my childhood sledging with my brother on a rather inadequate thing made by my father. The two of us would set off and hurtle down the slope which held some danger as a stream was at the bottom and had to be skillfully avoided.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about It were fun (blog)
Original item by Martin Elder
Wonderful Bob. Love that last line which rounds it al off nicely.
Comment is about More research (blog)
Original item by Robert C Gaulke
some excellent use of words here Keith. Dare I say without wishing to use a pun that this is sheer poetry.
Love it
Comment is about Retreat to Natrun (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Absolutely stunning imagery. A wonderful poem
Comment is about Lonesome Backwoods (blog)
Original item by Shifa Maqba
Well done! I'd have helped if I'd known about it...
Comment is about A huge thank-you to everyone that supported our fundraising appeal - you did us proud! (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Love this one. very, very very good.
Comment is about Don't Tell My Heart (blog)
Original item by Dawn
Thanks for the Likes, D Joshi and Holden.
Comment is about COVID CLOTHES BLUES (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thanks for reading and the nice comment!
Comment is about Puddle Jumping (For Cancer Research) (blog)
Original item by Mike Bartram
Perhaps you have more
they themselves have nothing
but pictures to show.
Comment is about Green Eyed Monster (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Thanks for all your likes
Keith
Julie
Hugh
Stephen A
Holden and
Martin.
Comment is about Giving Something Back (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
On the radio a volunteer who had talked to concerned anxious people who seemed so worried as they waited.
He just helped saying it would only take a few minutes for the jab and noticed one lady he had already talked to come back.
The doctors and nurses came out afterwards and said something like this makes a desperate situation a whole lot better to deal with.
Thanks for your comment Keith
Comment is about Giving Something Back (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Thanks for the added likes and for the comment Stephen A. I am also feeling the need to upload a new profile photo?? you may have inspired a write
Comment is about Legging It (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Very good. Yes, what do we expect? LOL
Comment is about Gods & Playthings (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
enthralled indeed. well done.
Comment is about Zeitgeist Zealots (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
Thanks for the likes!
I love your work. You write so beautifully, I can feel every emotion.
Comment is about Jordyn Elizabeth (poet profile)
Original item by Jordyn Elizabeth
Shifa Maqba
Sat 13th Feb 2021 17:06
Thank you so so so much, Martin and Stephen for your generous comments and roses!
A huge thanks to Adam and Holden as well for the lovely roses!
Comment is about Lonesome Backwoods (blog)
Original item by Shifa Maqba