I don’t want to go to school.
First day, I would look a fool!
Maybe after a week,
That’s not considered weak.
But my parents won’t allow
Me to stay at home,
So, I have to fake a stomach ache.
Maybe then I won’t have to wake
And by the time a doctor comes by,
Three days will have wasted away.
The doctor will make his examination
And of course, make no deduction.
He will then close the door,
Pull his chair close and ask softly:
“Are you really sick or you’re faking it?
You don’t want to go to school?”
“No, I don’t,” I’ll shyly smile.
Smile back he will and with his bile,
Write on a chit, “Not anymore!”
You’ve grown and now better know
That school is not just a mood.
For your tomorrow, school is the only good.
Now, I will go to school today,
But hey, it’s not the first day.
Read – The Beach – A Children’s Poem by Hannah Jasmine Esmail, Tanzania
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A beautiful poem. I have enjoyed reading it. 🤗😁😍
Thank you so much, dear Corona Cermak. Your comment keeps me writing!