'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

[Marie]

I know everything gets crazy around this time of year. Some of us eo our celebrating after it's over.

[Rita L. Sev]

I celebrate in the chaos, and rejoice in the calm that follows... :)

[icelandicblue]

I hear ya sister! Insanity, pure insanity...and now the second act the holidays! Love the poem, and yes, calm after the storm works for me.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Blue! I knew you'd understand! Those first days after break are usually peaceful... The kids are half asleep. Do you go back on Jan. 2 or the 6th? We go back on the 2nd; not getting much accomplished in a two day week!

[icelandicblue]

We go back on the 2nd as well. Half the kids will probably go away and be gone for those two days. They are not going to be productive.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I second this idea of a "calmer new year"!

[Rita L. Sev]

Please tell me that they calm down by college... :)

[Baby Ricochet]

HEAR HEAR! Awesome! Here's to teachers. HOORAH!

[Rita L. Sev]

:) lol! Thanks, Mark!

[Sami Khalil]

A wonderful poem and family. That is a wonderful pic of you all...May you and yours have a festive Christams and a Happy , prosperous New Year...:)..................

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Sami! That is indeed my family - the faculty at our school. :) Merry and happy to you and yours!

[Sami Khalil]

OK. I see now...You are welcome...:).......................

[Sheila Kline]

I can only imagine the kind of week you have had..........hectic, but joyous!! I love the poem and the photo!!
Thank you so very much for sharing with us!!!
May the love of Christmas be ever with you my friend!!!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Sheila! You said it perfectly... Hectic but joyous! Even the big kids are in Christmas mode! Merry and happy to you!