'Tis...

'Tis the week before Christmas

And all through the school

Every student is hyper,

From nerdy to cool

The teachers are frazzled

And shaking their heads

Looking quite festive

In greens and in reds

The prospect of presents

And days off for break

Means focus will melt

Like a flame-bound snowflake

So here's to the schools

So crazy with cheer

Happy Holiday break

And a calmer new year!

Author's Note

Anyone wanna guess what kind of week I had? ;)

Reviews

[AYVID N]

The poem speaks so well of the frenzy and excitement of the Christmas Season. Christmas has a way of making everyone buzz with anticipation, even for those like me who had a very quiet and low Christmas this year. We can't help being touched by the spirit of joy and cheer. Much appreciated and enjoyed.

Wishing you a lovely New Year, calm and peaceful, just you desire!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Divya! It's true that Christmastime is so full of joy, and working with kids amplifies that! Happy, healthy 2015 to you!

[Pryde Foltz]

The prospect of presents
And days off for break
Means focus will melt
Like a flame-bound snowflake

There is a time for all and christmas should be for the cheer and love. Great write, Rita.

[Rita L. Sev]

Absolutely! Thank you, Pryde!

[Don't just B, but B ama..]

Ha Ha Ha, but you have such a huge smile in all your pic's. So the most important thing about all your chaos, is you love it. And that my dear is, priceless. Merry Christmas thanks for sharing some fun.

[Rita L. Sev]

You are absolutely right, BB! I do love it, every minute! Glad this gave you a grin - thanks!

[Don't just B, but B amazing!]

Your welcome.

[Matching Socks]

This is such great fun Rita!! I bet it was a nutty week!
What a great looking bunch in your Christmas sweaters! :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Ana - that was last year's pic - a fun group of teachers! :)

[Stella Armour]

i can imagine ..lol my grandchildren have had a whale of a time making Christmas cards, novelties and calendars at school just lately.
Christmas is supposed to be a calm, peaceful time.. pity the kids don't know that haha..

[Rita L. Sev]

I actually look forward to that fist day back after Christmas break - the kids are half asleep! :) Thanks, Stella! Merry Christmas!

[ANTO]

Yay Rita! Loved this witty yet sincere poem. I hope Mr Thomas Urkey is thawing out already like mines in the cats bed by the radiator. Cats not too fond of his strange bedfellow - but that's karma - he brings me stuff that I don't want.

Happy Xmas to you and all the worlds teachers!

[Rita L. Sev]

Lol! Thank you, Anto! :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and now, every student is hyper...but hyper-vigilant...as well as the teachers...

why does school have to feel like such a dangerous place?

I really like the picture...looks like a swell group of teachers...and such....

[Rita L. Sev]

I know what you mean... Our school is small and tucked away in a residential neighborhood, but still, there is always that idea that something could happen anywhere these days. Yes, that pic is last year's faculty shot - we are like family. Thank you, Jacob.

[Clockwork]

A calmer New Year would be wonderful indeed. I remember what it was like being a student at this time of year. My mind was already set on sledding hills and Christmas trees. Must be quite a handful to have a classroom full of students in a state of yuletide euphoria.

I absolutely love the tone of your lines. You always bring a sense of humor and joy to your writing. The way you modeled the rhythms and rhymes in your poem after "The Night Before Christmas" is also wonderful.

Merry Christmas and have a relaxing winter break!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Christian! Only three more days, then the break... It is still exciting (though exhausting) to see the season through their eyes... Merry and happy to you!

[Lydia Shutter]

LOVE this one, Rita. Yes, the students are mentally unwrapping their Christmas gifts and the teachers are antsy because family is coming into town and there are so many things left undone. Of course, the holiday parties at school with sugary treats galore do nothing to help the bouncing off walls sort of atmosphere. Wonderful rhythm and rhyme. May your Christmas be just as you want it to be and may you have a peaceful Winter Break! Lydi**

[Rita L. Sev]

Oh, the sugar highs are the worst! But it's a happy vibe throughout the school (as our faces show in this faculty pic - the guy on the floor in the center is our "Ugly Sweater" sponsor!) :) Thank you, Lydi! So far, the break has been hectic with preparations, but I know it will be over in a blink...

[Jack...]

Rita, that is a great looking and festive group ofu people with the prettiest one front row, second from the right. Cant see any frazzles at all. Merry Christmas my friend. Enjoy your break.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Jack - we are all smiling because at that point we only had one more half-day with the kids... :)