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Chaos ruled OK in the classroom as bravely the teacher walked in the nooligans ignored him his voice was lost in the din ...

Homage to Kenneth Koch If I were doing my Laundry I'd wash my dirty Iran ...

My pants could maybe fall down when I dive off the diving board. My nose could maybe keep growing and never quit. Miss Brearly could ask me to spell words like stomach and special. (Stumick and speshul?) ...

School, School, School, A school is not so cool We're here 5 days a week 8 hours a day. ...

Homework! Oh, Homework! I hate you! You stink! I wish I could wash you away in the sink, if only a bomb ...

For my poems, my friend Valsa George has a hunger. She’s over fifty, but, compared to me, she is younger. She suggested I write about ‘the advantages of being old’. It’s a challenge, but, Valsa, on this idea you have sold...... ...

A seated statue of himself he seems. A bronze slowness becomes him. Patently The page he contemplates he doesn't see. ...

I started on my homework but my pen ran out of ink. My hamster ate my homework. My computer's on the blink. ...

They never teach you this at school; they'll try to teach you reading, writing, 'rithmetic in their own instructed ways; ...

Ricky was 'L' but he's home with the flu, Lizzie, our 'O,' had some homework to do, Mitchell, 'E' prob'ly got lost on the way, ...

You "adults", you exasperate me with your evasions and delays. You're going to have to change some of the ways that you behave. ...

is what we called her. The story was that her father had thrown Drano at her which was probably true, given the way she slouched through fifth grade, afraid of the world, recess ...

Now I was hangin' round Nashville writin' songs and playin' 'em for all of the stars Watchin' 'em laugh and hand 'em back livin' on hope and ...

The Homework Machine, Oh, the Homework Machine, Most perfect contraption that's ever been seen. ...

I cannot relax and read a book There is always dinner to cook I cannot think of staring into space I may miss a chance in the rat race ...

I was then a young boy of ten. Was doing homework, before the afternoon game. The door was closed but the window open, When I nearly finished, came a surprise, sudden. ...

Why do I hate my homework? It is a pest like a brother Or a sister of another It is like a very boring book ...

Ever since I set foot in school for my new academic year It looks like luck has abandoned me My bus came late to pick me up for school So guess who is punished, me! ...

You know that if there was one thing, That you could take from school, It wouldn't be art or math or history, It would be work. ...

It is the fortune of poeple that the shadows of our futures do not lie heavy ...

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When I was little, my stepfather and I would be outside, coloring the driveway with chalk or throwing a frisbee and he'd stop and say, "I'm gonna go stir your mama up." He'd go in the house, coming out minutes later with my mom hot on his heels, waving her arms and haranguing his retreating back. She couldn't see the big grin on his face as he approached me, "It's good for her heart, " he'd say, chuckling and resuming whatever we were doing, "We've got to keep her on her toes." He's a master of dolorous mischief. ...

We will never use mobile phone and other screen While in car, family, meal, and homework routine. ...

Fields of wild flowers in summer bloom, turquoise skies and trees of oak and beech which I fought the imagined enemy's from, I was Geronimo fighting off the 7th calvary, flying off arrows in all directions. That afternoon I was a commando in my dugout hole with a midden bin lid to hide in winning World War 2 with my pals George and James, when I got home I had my supper and a bath and I was Michael again with homework to do for Monday morning. Michael Cochrane © ...

Equations, Simultaneous! ! ...

E is for effort Required at school Hardly accepted But gthe scirge of the fool ...

........ Mrs. Blangleberger, ma'am, sir. ...

Hey! Are you waiting forthe holidays If yes, then don't worry as they are very near Here comes are new session, here comes May But, what is this fear which drives you away ...

Miss can miss her class, But she does not miss her home-work. ...

Moby Dick, geometry, physics. Study every subject everyday. Homework is an indicator of future success. Success is not necessarily happiness but it helps. ...

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7+ Poems About Homework, Exams And Assessments: Getting The Job Done

Are you feeling stressed about exams? Fear not, because poems can help! This collection will share some poems about assignments, assessments, and tests to make you feel better about your next challenge.

Reading these poems is a great way to take a break from studying and relieve some pressure. So, if you’re feeling overwhelmed, don’t hesitate to read these poems! They’ll make you feel better.

What Are The Best Homework Poems?

Exam mystery by jobinmaktub, farm boy after summer by robert francis, the exam by joyce sutphen, examination phobia by harsh sandhu, homework oh, homework by jack prelutsky, the homework machine by shel silverstein, the lesson by roger mcgough.

Exams are a necessary evil. They test our knowledge and determine our future. And yet, we all hate them. This collection of poems is an excellent resource for any student who needs some inspiration to get through their homework and all those other dreadful school tasks.

It will also serve as comfort for those students who dread the end of term or anyone else who has ever had to take an exam. We hope you enjoy these verses and find them helpful in your studies!

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Homework, I Love You

From the book When the Teacher isn't Looking

Homework, I love you. I think that you’re great. It’s wonderful fun when you keep me up late. I think you’re the best when I’m totally stressed, preparing and cramming all night for a test.

Homework, I love you. What more can I say? I love to do hundreds of problems each day. You boggle my mind and you make me go blind, but still I’m ecstatic that you were assigned.

Homework, I love you. I tell you, it’s true. There’s nothing more fun or exciting to do. You’re never a chore, for it’s you I adore. I wish that our teacher would hand you out more.

Homework, I love you. You thrill me inside. I’m filled with emotions. I’m fit to be tied. I cannot complain when you frazzle my brain. Of course, that’s because I’m completely insane.

 — Kenn Nesbitt

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Reading Level: Grade 4

Topics: Love Poems , School Poems

Poetic Techniques: Idioms , Irony , Lyric & Dramatic Poems

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School Poems For Kids

Poetry about school helps kids deal with their school experience. Poems about School covers important topics such as the teacher student relationship, friendships, bullying and social interactions with peers. These poems often have themes related to school life, such as going to school, making new friends, and learning new subjects. Children can learn about different poetic forms, such as rhyme and meter, and develop an appreciation for the beauty and power of words. Poems for kids can be a great tool for encouraging young readers to explore the world of poetry and discover the joy of reading and writing.

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1. Homework Stew

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I cooked my math book in a broth and stirred it to a steaming froth. I threw in papers—pencils, too— to make a pot of homework stew.

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I loved this poem because I loved how it said "I sprinkled up my book report". When at the end the teacher said "Your quite a chef but you get a F, I did not say homework stew, I said...

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2. I Can't Wait For Summer

I can’t wait for summer, when school days are done, to spend the days playing outside in the sun. I won’t have to study. No homework, no tests. Just afternoons spent on adventures and quests.

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3. Let Me Out Of The Class

(sing to the tune of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game") Let me out of the classroom. Let me out of the school.

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4. Cleaning House In My Brain

• By Kalli Dakos
• Published by Family Friend Poems May 2020 with permission of the Author.

I'm cleaning house In my brain, It's BACK TO SCHOOL Time again.

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5. I'm Sick

• Published by Family Friend Poems May 2014 with permission of the Author.

"I cannot go to school today," Said little Peggy Ann Makey. "My glasses broke. I think I'm going to choke.

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I thought it was such a good poem. It goes to show children will be children through the years. I had to laugh. It made me think of my own children and myself growing up, how miraculously...

• By Sanya Tandon
• Published by Family Friend Poems October 2011 with permission of the Author.

My best friend is a book that doesn't give me a weird look. It is like a golden door that takes me to the land where I have never been before.

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One of my best friends are books. Thanks for this poem, you are a really good poet.

• By Coral Rumble
• Published by Family Friend Poems October 2021 with permission of the Author.

When teams are picked, for playground games, I never seem to hear my name. I stand and watch the choices made And, one by one, my hopes all fade.

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8. Homework Limerick

• By Alyssa Tyler Ashely Lily Skylar Emily
• Published by Family Friend Poems May 2015 with permission of the Author.

Why do we have homework after school? This is so uncool. I so want to cry I want to deny

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This is very funny and true. Nice poem. Keep it up!

I’d like to be popular, just for a term, To stand with the in-crowd, be given a turn, To be called smart and help others to learn, But I can’t see it happening to me.

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10. Friday Feeling

At school you must be good And never get there late, But when it comes to Friday The children think it’s great

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11. Sleepyhead

• By Paul L. Kennedy
• Published by Family Friend Poems January 2020 with permission of the Author.

Oh, please let me have another half hour in bed. It feels like the pillow is stuck to my head. I'm cozy and I'm warm and my dreams are all nice.

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How many times have we all woken in the morning and felt that lovely warm cosy feeling of being snuggled up safely in our bed, and rather not get up and face the cold harsh real world?

12. School Lunches

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Our school lunches are so, so bad. Eating this just makes me sad. None of this weird food is delicious, And all the lunch ladies are malicious!

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13. Hard Work

• By Brianna D. Anderson
• Published by Family Friend Poems April 2017 with permission of the Author.

They're all staring at me, Right through me they can see. I bet they are judging, They know I'm not focusing.

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14. Do Your Homework Now

I've told you once, mom's told you twice. Forgetting homework just isn't nice. Homework is like getting dressed; got to do it to be your best.

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15. Summer And School

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It's the last day of school! Let's go to the pool! Put on your bathing suit And grab some yummy juicy fruit!

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This is a poem about what a child in school is planning for his or her summer vacation. I know the excitement because I am also a student.

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30 Poems About School

Written by Dan

Last updated February 14, 2024

Are you looking for great examples of poems about school to use in your classroom? Well, you’re in luck! In this article, we’ll feature poems we wrote using different types of poetry forms, focusing on school.

With these poems, any class lesson – discussing imagery or figurative language – can become an even more engaging and educational experience.

We hope these crafty works will help you and your students understand the importance of poetic expression in our lives. So, let’s jump into the fascinating world of poetry and dive head first into our list of example poems about school!

Related : For more, check out our article on  Poems About Starting First Grade  here.

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Five Example Free Verse Poems About School

The classroom.

The classroom waits in silent suspense

Desks and chairs, arranged in neat sense

The blackboard lines the back wall

A precious place, to expand and recall

The papers rustle, the pens tap

Eager minds, ready to unwrap

Knowledge that the books contain

Words that flow, like the rain

The lessons learned and the insights gained

A classroom’s promise, forever maintained

The bond with knowledge, forever entwined

A journey with learning, forever refined

The Playground

The playground teems with laughter and play

Children’s joy, not to be kept at bay

The see-saws squeak, as they rise and fall

As swings creak, kids reach for the ball

The hopscotch grid, pebbles and chalk

The tag and hide-and-seek game, no talk

The slides and climbers, the monkey bars

Fun and frolic, grace the college stars

The varied sounds, so wild and free

A playground’s spirit, for all to see

The young and old, untethered and gay

At the playground, joyful memories stay

The Library

The hush of the library, deep and profound

A magical place, where knowledge is found

The shelves of books, in orderly rows

Treasures of wisdom, the soul’s repose

Books that tell, stories of yore

Facts and knowledge, in peaceful rapport

The hushed whispers, the turning of pages

The library’s promise, through all the ages

The thirst for knowledge, forever alive

In the library’s halls, it forever thrives

The stories told and dream’s that took flight

A library’s vision, forever in sight

The Science Lab

In the science lab, the world comes to life

Experiments galore, knowledge conquers strife

The microscopes, lenses so fine

That reveal a world, rarely seen by design

The test tubes, the beakers and the Bunsen burner

Science’s sizzle, in the moments of yearning

The hypotheses developed and tested

The knowledge gained and experiments bested

The science of the world, forever inside

In the science lab, forever at stride

The intellect, the wonder, the curiosity

In the science lab, forever there shall be

The Cafeteria

In the cafeteria, kids take a break

Their jovial sounds, make no mistake

The chatter, it echoes off the wall

As they snack and take a call

The smells of food, so varied too

From pizza to burgers, to stews that ensue

The lunch lines, they snake and turn

As kids choose, and dinners they earn

The cafeteria, a place of thriving life

Where young minds, with knowledge they strive

The break of day, time for renewal

In the cafeteria, a moment so casual

Related : For more, check out our article on  Poems About Teachers  here.

Five Acrostic Poems About School

1. s.c.h.o.o.l.

Sitting in a classroom, learning every day,

Curiosity sparked, in every single way.

Hours of reading, writing, and arithmetic,

Opportunities to grow, to find your unique shtick.

Opening minds to new ideas,

Learning about the world, conquering fears.

By Dan Higgins 2024

2. L.E.A.R.N

Life’s journey begins with a single step,

Education is the key, a promise kept.

Always seeking knowledge, both old and new,

Reading, writing, discovering what’s true.

Never stop learning, keep your mind keen.

3. E.D.U.C.A.T.I.O.N

Everyday brings a new opportunity to learn,

Delving into subjects at every turn.

Understanding complex ideas with ease,

Cultivating a mind that aims to please.

Acquiring skills to last a lifetime,

Teaching us to solve problems, to climb.

Inspiring growth and personal development,

Opening doors, offering enriching content.

Nurturing a love for learning, an enduring passion.

4. K.N.O.W.L.E.D.G.E

Knowledge is an invaluable treasure,

Never ending, it’s a pleasure.

Opening books, exploring new realms,

With every page, it overwhelms.

Learning new things, expanding your mind,

Everyday, new wonders you’ll find.

Discovering truths, solving mysteries,

Growing, evolving through histories.

Education, the key to unlock potential.

5. T.E.A.C.H.E.R

To guide us on our learning journey,

Encouraging us when we’re feeling unworthy.

Always there with a reassuring smile,

Creating an environment that’s worthwhile.

Helping us understand, helping us grow,

Educating us on what we need to know.

Respected and cherished, teachers we admire.

Related : For more, check out our article on  Poems About The Classroom  here.

Five Examples Of Haikus About School

Knowledge gained.

In the classroom, learning

Knowledge is acquired, in time

Best asset of life

Friendships formed

Friends are made in school

Day after day, together

Growing and learning

Inspiring teacher

The teacher so wise

Teaching knowledge for a lifetime

Inspiring to us all

The morning bell

Morning bells chime loud

Awakening children with sound

Learning begins anew

Recess time

Playground filled with joy

Living the precious moments

Playing and having fun

Related : For more, check out our article on  Poems About High School  here.

Five Sonnet Poems About School

1. the halls of learning.

In these halls where wisdom’s seeds are sown,

Books and pens, our tools in this grand quest.

Knowledge as the crop that we have grown,

In our school where minds are put to test.

Through the window, the sun casts its light,

On the desks where young scholars reside.

With each lesson, ignorance takes flight,

In our hearts, newfound understanding abides.

Teachers, like lighthouses guiding ships,

Illuminate the path to truth and facts.

From their wisdom, precious knowledge drips,

In this school where intellect is taxed.

So let us cherish these days, bright and bold,

For in these classrooms, future stories unfold.

2. The Sound of Learning

The bell tolls, signaling the day’s start,

Echoing through corridors and rooms.

Each chime ignites a young, eager heart,

In this school, where intellect blooms.

Voices rise in harmonious decree,

Reciting lessons learned from books.

In every word, a promise to be free,

From ignorance’s tenacious hooks.

The chalk’s dance on the blackboard sings,

A symphony of knowledge and thought.

To our ears, its melody brings,

Wisdom that cannot be bought.

So listen close to the sound, my friend,

In this school, where minds ascend.

3. The Canvas of Knowledge

Our school stands as a canvas, pristine,

For us to paint with hues of intellect.

Each stroke a testament to the unseen,

Worlds that our minds introspect.

The geometry of ideas forms shapes,

In the gallery of our collective mind.

With every lesson, the canvas takes,

A new form, leaving ignorance behind.

Through the corridors of this grand exhibit,

We wander, admiring each masterpiece.

In awe of the wisdom and the spirit,

Of this school, where learning never ceases.

So let us paint with vibrant strokes bold,

On this canvas, where knowledge unfolds.

4. The Garden of Intellect

In this garden, where ideas bloom,

Our school stands as a beacon of light.

Each classroom, a fertile womb,

Nurturing seeds of insight.

Teachers toil like diligent gardeners,

Planting seeds in the soil of our minds.

With each lesson, they become pardoners,

Freeing us from ignorance’s binds.

From the fertile ground of this sacred place,

Grow trees of knowledge, tall and grand.

In this school, we embrace,

The fruits of learning, close at hand.

So let us tend to this garden with care,

For in its soil, wisdom is bare.

5. The Symphony of Wisdom

Our school resonates with a symphony,

Of pens scribbling and pages turning.

Each note a testament to the epiphany,

That comes from ceaseless yearning.

In every classroom, a different tune,

Math, science, art, and history.

Under the conductor’s baton, the moon,

And stars reveal their mystery.

Through the halls, the melody flows,

A song of knowledge, sweet and clear.

In this school, the symphony grows,

Louder with each passing year.

So let us listen to the music play,

In this school, where wisdom holds sway.

Related : For more, check out our article on  Poems About Middle School  here.

Five Ode Poems About School

1. ode to the halls of knowledge.

In the labyrinth of learning, I wander,

Guided by the wisdom of ages past.

Bounded by walls of academia, I ponder,

Absorbing knowledge vast.

Echoes of lessons, in silence and laughter,

Dance through corridors, old and new.

In every corner, dreams we chase after,

In classrooms where ideas grew.

By Dan Higgins, 2024

2. Ode to the Teachers

Oh, noble guardians of intellect,

Who sow seeds of wisdom with respect.

In minds fertile with curiosity,

You cultivate a world of possibility.

With patience, you mold us, day by day,

Guiding us along our way.

In your hands, we learn to fly,

On wings of knowledge, we touch the sky.

3. Ode to the Library

A sanctuary of silence in the bustling school,

A refuge for the dreamer, the thinker, the fool.

Rows upon rows of knowledge bound,

In the library, lost and found.

A world of wisdom at our fingertips,

Journeys embarked on literary ships.

In the hush, a universe unfurls,

In the heart of the school, the library whirls.

4. Ode to the Playground

A haven of joy amidst scholarly pursuits,

Where laughter rings and friendship roots.

Slides and swings in vibrant array,

The playground sings in the light of day.

Chasing dreams under the open sky,

Learning lessons that books can’t supply.

In the dance of freedom, we learn to play,

In the playground, where children hold sway.

5. Ode to the School Bell

A herald of beginnings and ends,

The school bell rings, a message it sends.

Marking the rhythm of our days,

In its chime, a symphony plays.

A call to learn, to strive, to rest,

The school bell knows us best.

In its toll, we hear the call,

Of the school that nurtures us all.

Five Example Limericks About School

The principal.

There once was a principal of a school,

Whose wisdom was highly thought, that’s not cruel,

With heart and sense of humor so grand,

All students loved him in the land,

And in him, parents found a real jewel.

The Math Class

In math, the numbers are king,

Finding the solution is to cling,

From addition to multiplication,

Teachers demand full participation,

Until the concept, students understand and bring.

The Field Trip

To the field trip, the kids went for an adventure,

They went to a museum with such a grand gesture,

They saw exhibits, galleries, and science labs,

To say it’s fun is true, there’s no need to blab,

Oh, the memories they’ll cherish and forever nurture.

The Homework

Homework, homework, oh such a bore,

A pile of work that never seems to have a core,

But to get better grades and learning skills,

It takes practice, persistence and strong wills,

In the end, commitment and effort open the door.

The Final Exams

Final exams, a stressed-filled event,

Students with their notes and books, spent,

They cram and study, many all-nighters,

As deadlines pass, they hope and pray for writers,

But in the end, they prevail with great content.

Five Villanelle Poems About School

1. the school bell rings.

The school bell rings, it’s time to start,

Through corridors, we quickly dart.

Each classroom is a world apart.

The teacher’s voice, a work of art,

Explains the science, imparts the heart.

The school bell rings, it’s time to start.

In history, we play our part,

In English, we learn to outsmart.

Math equations, like a chart,

Are puzzles that set us apart.

In gym, we run and jump and dart,

Team spirit, we take to heart.

School’s a journey, not just a cart,

A place to grow, from which we depart.

2. The Lessons Learned

In school we learn, we live, we yearn,

Knowledge gained at every turn,

The lessons learned, for which we yearn.

With each mistake, we discern,

With every triumph, we earn,

In school we learn, we live, we yearn.

From textbooks, wisdom we churn,

From teachers, respect we earn,

In the playground, friendships burn,

In the classroom, ideas return,

School days pass, like sand in an urn,

Yet memories remain, bright and stern,

The lessons learned, for which we yearn,

3. A World Within Walls

A world within walls, a universe in halls,

Where knowledge calls, and inspiration falls.

A school is more than its walls.

Within its confines, ambition installs,

Potential uncovers, talent enthralls.

A world within walls, a universe in halls.

In the library, wisdom sprawls,

In the lab, discovery befalls.

Each lesson, a journey that enthralls,

Each day, a story that recalls.

As the sunset on the schoolyard befalls,

We take with us what the day installs.

A school is more than its walls,

4. The Echoes of Learning

The echoes of learning, the whispers of the mind,

In school, we seek, and so we find.

The echoes of learning, never confined.

Classrooms of dreams, where thoughts are designed,

Where knowledge is sown, and futures are signed.

The echoes of learning, the whispers of the mind.

With every question, we unwind,

With every answer, we’re intertwined.

Through the halls of thought, we wind,

Leaving ignorance behind.

As we depart, we’re reminded and inclined,

To carry forth what we’ve combined.

The echoes of learning, never confined,

5. The Symphony of School

The symphony of school, a melody so grand,

A harmony of minds, a chorus unplanned.

The symphony of school, a score so grand.

In each note, a lesson planned,

In each rest, an understanding hand.

The symphony of school, a melody so grand.

From the first bell, to the last band,

The rhythm of learning, a tune so grand.

The crescendo of success, the decrescendo of reprimand,

The dynamics of life, in a school band.

As we leave, the final stand,

We carry the music, across the land.

The symphony of school, a score so grand,

Five Elegy Poems About School

1. elegy for childhood innocence.

Oh, the schoolyard, once a realm of joy,

Now silent, its laughter and chatter no more.

Gone are the days of girl and boy,

Playing, learning, exploring galore.

Chalkboards wiped clean, desks empty and bare,

Echoes of lessons, of knowledge shared.

Now only memories linger there,

Of curious minds that once cared.

2. Ode to the Forgotten Textbook

In the heart of the school, a textbook lay,

Filled with wisdom of another day.

Its pages yellowed, its spine worn thin,

A testament to the wisdom within.

Once held dear, now forgotten,

In a world that’s forever begotten.

A silent tribute to those who strive,

To keep the thirst for learning alive.

3. Lament for Lost Recess

The bell rings out, but no children heed,

No rush of feet, no playful deed.

The swings stand still, the slide untouched,

Recess, oh recess, you are missed so much.

Where once was laughter, silence reigns,

An emptiness that brings such pains.

A playground vacant, devoid of cheer,

A poignant reminder of a time so dear.

4. Sonnet for the Silent Classroom

Once filled with voices, eager and bright,

Now stands the classroom, devoid of light.

Desks arranged in orderly rows,

Silent witness to the knowledge it bestows.

No teacher stands at the head of class,

No student waits for the time to pass.

A hush has fallen, deep and profound,

In the place where learning was once found.

5. Eulogy for the School Bell

The bell tolls no more, its call unheard,

Once a herald, now a wordless bird.

Its song once stirred the heart of school,

Now it rests, a silent tool.

Mourn, oh mourn, for the bell’s sweet chime,

A melody lost to the march of time.

Its silence rings out, loud and clear,

An elegy for an era we hold dear.

Five Rhyming Poems About School

1. the joy of learning.

In every corner, a story unfolds,

A world of knowledge that school holds.

Books and lessons, wisdom’s way,

Brightening minds, keeping ignorance at bay.

2. The School Bell Rings

A day of learning, a work of art.

From math to science, history too,

There’s so much in school for you to pursue.

3. Playground Whispers

Whispers on the playground, secrets shared,

Laughter ringing out, friendships bared.

A world within a world, a special place,

School memories etched on every face.

4. Lessons Learned

Lessons learned, not just from books,

But from teachers’ encouraging looks.

Patience, kindness, understanding, and grace,

These are the lessons that time won’t erase.

5. School Days End

As the sun sets on another school day,

We pack our books and make our way.

Tired but fulfilled, hearts aglow,

Ready for tomorrow’s knowledge to sow.

By using poems in the classroom, teachers can help open their students’ minds to different ways of thinking and provide a creative outlet for expression.

Spending time reading and discussing poetry is an excellent way to increase literacy, learn about new language patterns, and improve writing skills.

Poetry also encourages imagination and gives students the opportunity to interpret literary works according to their own experiences. Ultimately, these simple examples of poems about school are just the beginning and can be adapted to include other topics or genres as desired.

No matter what type of poem teachers choose to share in their lessons, it will surely add depth while having fun with rhyme, imagery, and literary devices.

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10 of the Best Poems about Working

By Dr Oliver Tearle (Loughborough University)

Work is a big part of our lives – like sleep, and love, and eating – yet it doesn’t strike us, perhaps, as immediately ‘ripe’ material for poetry, perhaps because we like to view poetry itself (wrongly, in the main) not as ‘work’ but as a ‘calling’ or a ‘hobby’. Yet many of the great and the good from English-language poetry have treated the subject of work in their poems – below are ten of the best.

Anonymous, ‘ The Blacksmiths ’.

Swarte-smeked smethes, smattered with smoke, Drive me to deth with den of here dintes: Swich nois on nightes ne herd men never, What knavene cry and clattering of knockes! The cammede kongons cryen after ‘Col! Col!’ And blowen here bellewes that all here brain brestes. ‘Huf, puf,’ saith that on, ‘Haf, paf,’ that other …

We begin our rundown of the greatest poems about work with this little-known fifteenth-century poem satirising the trade of blacksmiths. Through extensive use of alliteration and onomatopoeia, the anonymous medieval poet evokes the sounds of the smithy as the blacksmith goes about his job.

Samuel Taylor Coleridge, ‘ Work Without Hope ’.

All Nature seems at work. Slugs leave their lair— The bees are stirring—birds are on the wing— And Winter slumbering in the open air, Wears on his smiling face a dream of Spring! And I the while, the sole unbusy thing, Nor honey make, nor pair, nor build, nor sing …

‘All Nature seems at work’, as Coleridge declares at the beginning of this poem. Composed on 21 February 1825, this late Coleridge poem looks like a sonnet – it has 14 lines – but its rhyme scheme doesn’t resemble any recognisable sonnet form . This sonnet-that-can’t-be-bothered-to-be-a-proper-sonnet neatly reflects the theme of Coleridge’s poem: while all of nature is busy working, Coleridge himself is drowsy and lackadaisical.

Thomas Hood, ‘ The Song of the Shirt ’.

First published in 1843, ‘The Song of the Shirt’ takes its title from the song the woman sings to herself as she works hard at her stitching, making shirts from dawn till – well, beyond dusk. ‘Work! work! work! / While the cock is crowing aloof! / And work — work — work, / Till the stars shine through the roof!’ All day, every day, the woman slaves away at her stitching, yet she remains in ‘poverty, hunger, and dirt’. Given the exploitation of cheap labour still occurring around the world, this poem remains all too topical.

Elizabeth Barrett Browning, ‘ Work ’.

What are we set on earth for? Say, to toil – Nor seek to leave thy tending of the vines, For all the heat o’ the day, till it declines, And Death’s mild curfew shall from work assoil. God did anoint thee with his odorous oil, To wrestle, not to reign; and He assigns All thy tears over, like pure crystallines. For younger fellow-workers of the soil To wear for amulets …

‘What are we set on earth for?’ asks Barrett Browning in this sonnet. ‘Say, to toil’ is the answer. Work is godly: God made us to work, to ‘wrestle’ rather than to ‘reign’, and working is mutually beneficial for mankind. This is the central message of this little-known Barrett Browning poem extolling the virtues of hard work.

Matthew Arnold, ‘ Quiet Work ’.

One lesson, Nature, let me learn of thee, One lesson which in every wind is blown, One lesson of two duties kept at one Though the loud world proclaim their enmity – Of toil unsever’d from tranquility! Of labour, that in lasting fruit outgrows Far noisier schemes, accomplish’d in repose, Too great for haste, too high for rivalry …

Another sonnet, from another Victorian poet. Although Matthew Arnold is best-known for ‘Dover Beach’ , he also wrote a number of other classic poems , and was an important figure in Victorian literature and culture. ‘Quiet Work’ is a less famous poem, but its theme is a compelling one: all of nature seems to be able to reconcile work with tranquillity, so why can’t man? Work should be free from haste and rivalry, and done in peace and ‘repose’.

Emily Dickinson, ‘ It is easy to work when the soul is at play ’.

Work is easier when we’re happy and at ease. When your soul is in pain, it’s like a gimlet or screw being turned into your very nerves – and work becomes impossible. As so often, Emily Dickinson offers her own idiosyncratic take on work, but in such a way that strikes home.

A. E. Housman, ‘ Yonder see the morning blink ’.

Getting up every morning and going to work can seem like a drag sometimes (often?), and where does it get you? ‘Ten thousand times I’ve done my best / And all’s to do again’ is the grim assessment of the wonderfully lugubrious A. E. Housman.

Dylan Thomas, ‘ On No Work of Words ’.

This poem might have featured in our list of the best poems about the act and process of writing , since it’s about sitting down and working at the craft of writing. Thomas bemoans the fact that, although he has much to write about, he cannot seem to get in the right frame of mind to work. Work is good for man, because it means you can die happy, knowing you’ve done the work you were made to do.

Philip Larkin, ‘ Toads ’.

This classic Larkin poem is a cry of frustration: Larkin laments having to devote his entire day to work, just so he could have an evening (as he put it in the 1982 South Bank Show special about him). He has to give up ‘six days’ of his week to the toad work , which seems ‘out of proportion’ for what he gets in return. Yet he ends up concluding that work is probably something he is well-suited to, and he wouldn’t want to be one of those people who live without it. For he, too, is ‘toad-like’.

Seamus Heaney, ‘ Digging ’.

A poem about family, the difference between the generations, the changing history of Ireland, and even the differences between manual labour and an altogether more ‘white-collar’ kind of ‘job’ such as writing, ‘Digging’ is one of Seamus Heaney’s most celebrated poems. Whereas Heaney’s father and grandfather dug in potato fields for a living, young Seamus will undertake a different kind of work : digging or excavating his past, and the history of Ireland, by writing poetry.

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• Funny Poems About Teachers: Celebrating the Humor in the Classroom

Teachers play a crucial role in shaping young minds, but they can also be a source of inspiration for some lighthearted humor. Funny poems about teachers provide a delightful way to celebrate the unique quirks and idiosyncrasies of these dedicated individuals. In this article, we will explore a few hilarious poems that capture the essence of the classroom, making us smile while appreciating the hard work teachers put in every day.

Poem 1: "Ms. Poppins"

Poem 2: "the homework trap", poem 3: "the master of pencil land".

Ms. Poppins is a poem that pays homage to the magical aura some teachers seem to possess. Here's a snippet of this whimsical verse:

Ms. Poppins, oh so fine, A teacher with a touch divine. She floats through each day with a magical air, Her students' dreams, she's always there.

This playful poem portrays a teacher who enchants her students with her captivating presence and unwavering support.

Homework is a never-ending saga in many students' lives. This next poem, The Homework Trap , humorously captures the sentiment of countless students who have tried to escape its clutches:

Oh, the Homework Trap, it's so sly and clever, It waits for us students, plotting forever. The minute we sit down to relax, It pounces on us, like a sneaky cat with a knack.

This light-hearted poem highlights the universal struggle of students trying to evade the inevitable burden of homework, providing a chuckle for both students and teachers alike.

Teachers often have to deal with misplaced or broken pencils, a constant source of amusement for everyone involved. The Master of Pencil Land is a poem that playfully teases a teacher's uncanny ability to produce pencils out of thin air:

The Master of Pencil Land, he's a sight to behold, Whenever you need one, he's never far from gold. From his pockets and desk, they magically appear, With a flick of his wrist, he makes them reappear!

This whimsical piece celebrates the teacher's talent for keeping the classroom stocked with pencils, seemingly defying the laws of nature.

Funny poems about teachers offer a unique perspective on the comical situations that arise within the classroom. Through witty verses and playful imagery, these poems remind us to appreciate the lighter side of education. Whether it be the enchanting presence of Ms. Poppins , the never-ending struggle with homework in The Homework Trap , or the magical pencil-wielding abilities of The Master of Pencil Land , these poems add a touch of humor to our educational experiences, making us appreciate the teachers who make it all possible. So next time you find yourself in a classroom, take a moment to smile and remember the joy that can be found in the laughter shared between teachers and students.

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Celebrate National Poetry Month with the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts

Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Edna St. Vincent Millay once wrote that April “comes like an idiot, babbling and strewing flowers.”

As true as that may be, the month has something else going for it, as well: It’s National Poetry Month. And we’re here for it.

All month long, Poetry@Tech, a unit of the School of Literature, Media, and Communication , and the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts will be celebrating verse in all its forms with exhibitions, poetry readings, and more.

“Poetry has been around for thousands of years and there’s a reason why,” said Victoria Chang, the Margaret T. and Henry C. Bourne Jr. Chair in Poetry, and director of Poetry@Tech. “Poems can get at our emotions in different ways from other art forms. Plus, poetry writing is really fun — sometimes it feels like solving a puzzle that is ultimately unsolvable, but fun to try solving.”

In addition to teaching poetry to students across campus, Chang and her colleagues at Poetry@Tech put on poetry readings, publish the Terminus literary magazine, and promote the value of poetry to the community. Poetry@Tech was founded in 2001 by luminary poet Thomas Lux .

This month’s celebration begins with something you've probably already noticed, if you've been out and about on campus: yard signs bearing snippets of poems and quotes from writers such as Ada Limón, Audre Lorde, Lucille Clifton, and Chang .

Starting Monday, you can also swing by the Library to check out readings of poems by some of Poetry@Tech’s guest readers this year — Chang, Jessica Tanck, Sam Sax, James Davis May, Sasha Stiles, and others — on the Media Bridge . The Library also will display a curated selection of poetry books near the Library’s Popular Reading area on the first floor of Price Gilbert.

We’ll also celebrate throughout the month on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram , and other social media channels with posts featuring students discussing some of their favorite poems and what poetry means.

On Thursday evening, you can attend “Poetry@Tech: Then and Now,” hosted by former Georgia Tech President G. Wayne Clough and Bruce McEver, a businessperson and poet whose generous donations to Poetry@Tech have helped the program thrive over its 24 years of existence.

We round out the celebration on April 18 with two events. First, join Sax for a poetry performance workshop , part of the Arts@Tech Festival, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the lobby of the Fest Center for the Arts.

That evening, Sax, Tanck, and Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Carl Philips will read selections from their work during our National Poetry Month Poetry Reading. The event starts at 6 p.m. with a reception featuring light snacks and drinks, followed by the reading at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

“I hope our students walking around campus will see the yard signs with these lines of verse, and it gives them a moment to pause, not thinking about this test or that project, and reflect on their own creative impulse,” said Travis Denton, associate director of Poetry@Tech.

“We hope, too, that celebrating National Poetry Month at Georgia Tech will raise awareness of Poetry@Tech across campus and let students, faculty, and staff know a world-class poetry reading series is available to them, as well as poetry and poetry writing classes, and that everyone is welcome to take part,” Denton said.

You can find details on these happenings and more on the Poetry@Tech National Poetry Month page.

Now, get your National Poetry Month off to a great start and go write a poem . You can do it!

Michael Pearson Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts

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A Miami sixth grader's poem inspired the O, Miami Poetry Festival tote bag

We secured the bag — the O, Miami tote bag.

Why it matters: The poetry festival releases a new tote bag each year with a different poem on it. These have become must-have collectibles.

The latest: This year's bag features a poem written by a local sixth grader.

• Kerlande, a student at Morningside K–8 Academy, writes, "I hear and hate, but listen and love. I love where I live and I would never leave."

What they're saying: "Reading Kerlande's poem, it conveys a strong desire for more empathy and community in this place," an O, Miami spokesperson tells Axios.

• "At O, Miami, we want to encourage empathy in a city that is continuously rewriting itself so her poem especially resonated with our team."

Pro tip: The totes are free at O, Miami Poetry Festival events!

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Cynthia Nixon Knows What Poem She Wants Read at Her Funeral

“I love ‘I heard a Fly buzz — when I died,’” said the actress, currently performing Off Broadway in “The Seven Year Disappear.” “That one gets me every time.”

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Cynthia Nixon hadn’t been onstage since 2017, when she and Laura Linney alternated the roles of Regina and Birdie in “The Little Foxes.”

She wasn’t expecting her comeback to be “ The Seven Year Disappear ,” playing an artist who also re-emerges after seven years.

“It was really startling to me and a weird, uncanny echo of the play,” Nixon said. The Jordan Seavey production runs through March 31 at the New Group, and four performances, from March 29 to 31, will be live-streamed .

Nixon is a two-time Tony Award winner, including one for “The Little Foxes,” but she is widely known for her work in television, including as Miranda Hobbes in “Sex and the City” and in “And Just Like That …” and as Ada Brook in “The Gilded Age.” This summer, she plans to begin shooting the third seasons of those latter two series, volleying from one to the other.

“I can see in some ways it being fun,” she said. After all, she’s pulled off something like it before.

“I did this thing when I was 18 where I was in two Broadway plays at the same time,” said Nixon, who ran back and forth between “The Real Thing” and “Hurlyburly,” both directed by Mike Nichols, and even made the curtain calls.

“We contain multitudes,” she said in a video interview before talking about “Bright Lights,” her “Seven Year Disappear” co-star Taylor Trensch and the poetry of Emily Dickinson. These are edited excerpts from the conversation.

Wearing an Apron

I’m in the kitchen most of the time I’m at home. I am always cooking and washing dishes and doing a million things, so it’s great to have a place to wipe my hands. But on a much more physiological level, I’m a very loose-jointed person, so it’s always good for me to have support so I feel ready to work.

I love flowers like lilies, hyacinths and gardenias, those really, really pungent, sweet ones. I love to light candles and have those good smells.

Home-Brewed Tea

I have a particular blend that’s my house blend, which is a jasmine green as the base. And then I have this thing from Empire Coffee & Tea, which is all this dried peach and passion fruit. And then lemongrass, which I also grow and have drying all around my house.

‘Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds’

Every single moment of the documentary is so delicious and shocking and surprising. I loved Carrie Fisher. I loved Debbie Reynolds. Just to watch that mother and daughter and everything they’ve been to American cinema, and everything they are to each other, and how they can be both so on as performers in front of the camera, but can also be so naked and revealing.

When I was in seventh grade, it was the year that the King Tut exhibit was coming to New York, and there was such a run on tickets that you basically had to spend a night there to get a ticket for months later. So my friend Charlotte and I waited on line. There was some hippie guy next to us, and he taught us to play backgammon, and we played all night until the doors opened.

‘Wait, Wait … Don’t Tell Me!’

Whatever terrible things are happening in the world, to be able to take an hour and laugh , try and answer the questions and be so charmed — it’s a little vacation for my psyche.

Musical Comedy

When my wife and I first got together, she was so open and game, and she just went into musical comedy boot camp. Every time we were in the car, it was like, “And now you’re going to hear ‘Merrily We Roll Along.’ Let me explain.”

Taylor Trensch

I was a child actor and he was a child actor, and I feel like that’s a very particular thing that you either lived through or you didn’t. I feel such a kinship with him. He was the person that, as soon as I read the play, I wanted to do it with.

Blue Cheese

Any salad you’re going to have is always going to be enhanced by blue cheese in it. Any piece of apple you’re going to have, wouldn’t it be better with a smear of blue cheese on it? A steak with a little blue cheese?

Emily Dickinson

I got to play Emily Dickinson a few years ago in a movie, and it was like a dream come true. My mother had a record of Julie Harris reading Emily Dickinson poems and letters, and her voice is so great. They live inside my head. Poetry is wonderful to read silently, but poetry is so much better when you say it out loud. I love “I heard a Fly buzz — when I died.” That one gets me every time. I want that read at my funeral.

An earlier version of this article misquoted Nixon’s comment about performing in multiple roles. She said “We contain multitudes,” not “We can paint multitudes.”

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