I will read this one to my great grandson, I'm sure he'll get something out of it, he loves to learn. I can relate in that I always wondered if my best friend would be in my same claases, etc. My 2nd oldest grandson, always counts the days from the time he gets out of school to tell me how many days til school starts. I think the kids get bored and really do look forward to another school year.
Ahh, brings back so many memories of summer vacations and the little bit of excitement toward the end of going back to school to see your old friends again. Nicely captured! ~Hugs, Elizabeth
Reviewed by Elizabeth Hobbs (Reader)
Reviewed on July 24, 2009
Hi Regis
My grandchildren are being home schooled since the beginning of this year. They miss so much by not being at school, but then again, they also gain a lot. These days there are so many choices. This is a simple, lovely poem. Thanks, Liz
regis,
This one hits me like a ton of bricks. I have to go back to school August 13th. No more all day to spend writing ,so i can post on AD. I am already blue thinking about it.
Nicole
so cute, I am taking online classes, my friend's kinda get upset with me, for I so no, on going out with me, gotta go home, I say, get my homework done, there's time later to go to social places, I've spent my life enough in them, there's nothing there, no degree, only time wasted, so when I am out fighting crime, you'll still be here, wondering why you didn't do the same, going back to school, it's challenging at my age, should have done it years ago, but the important thing is, now i am doing it, and feel good about it, there's no place like going home and going to school, even though it's on line classes, it's not easy, but it's going to worth it, in the end.
Great ditty to read just now--getting all settled in, and it all seems so hum-drum. I shake my head, square my shoulders and take a fresh attitude with me out the door.--Charlie
LOve this poem Reg!
Much to appreciate, going back to school!
Love and Hugs, A Happy School Bus Driver! PeACE, Love, Warrior Lady Sheeeoox
STay Positive! Happy and STrong!
P.S. I didn't sleep through the night, going back myself! You hit the target the why Reg. The NOT KNowing... got me stirring...All is well with the world (of school) now.
Yeah you ppl have all summer for holidays, as is in the US too, but we have our kids Holidays all split up right through the year, and they spend the worst season of all,FEB starting back!! In the heat of 42c, dosent seem logical to me.
But that's downunder for yah.
:) Ch'erie
Strange knowing there are SOME countries out there that let kids and grand/parents and friends enjoy some time together. Here in the states, they think August is the prime time to re-attend classes. Perhaps that's why so much ADHD here? When my business moves into Canada in January 2008 I am DEFINITELY going to look forward to meeting you kind sir. The spouse retires from teaching and we get to travel to people we always wish we could meet, many here on authors den. blessin's,
cynth'ya
Fantastic! Makes you want to run out and buy notebook paper and Ticonderogs #2's. For the longest time, depression hit me around Labor Day. Something is wrong, I would think. Oh. 'Everybody' is going back to school. Going to miss the whole thing ! I didn't always enjoy school, but it was such a big part of our lives, wasn't it.
All that said, you are so right about nature. There are people who want us to think that all education takes place at school. How wrong can they get? Personally, I wish the three-month summer vacation would be reinstated. Be better for teachers, as well as students-?
Thank you for sharing this. For all that you are and all that you do and all that you will become, Sir Auffray.
(((((((((((((Hugs))))))))))))
'Pea'
Reviewed by Kathryn Collins (Reader)
Reviewed on September 12, 2007
Reg --
This is such a gem, in fact I have butterflies and I'm not even going back. Love "when's the next holiday.
Lovely Regis! How we wish that summer break would never end...So far the first couple of weeks back in school were great here. Wishing the same to all back-to-schoolers along with you.
R&B
Both my girls just started again....cycle in, cycle out....
a very good friend of mine, (and my brother) and teachers, I especially love the stories I hear about the younger ones, but the ones about the older ones are just as good,(from my brother)but those ones tug on my heart a little more... FUN write!.....Rose
I remember when school began after labor day, Reg, and families were able to share that last hoilday weekend in anticipation exactly as you describe it. I also remember the excitement of new school supplies and seeing friends again and hoping I would be in the same room with my best ones. You've taken me back to so many little girl memories with this one Regis...think I;ll stay there for just a while and remember.
Love,
Taylor
How did I miss this beauty? You have written one for the ages.
Reviewed by Butch Howard (Reader)
Reviewed on September 7, 2007
Regis, this is excellent! It should be printed in every newspaper in Canada and the U.S. It is a wonderful piece of encouragement fo students to have no fear and to remain on the "right track." (I'm just glad I don't have to go back. I'd rather go to work!)
~Butch Howard
Dearest Regis
Great poem taking me back to school days! As Kate said..nostalgic!
I was recently given a Inukshuk!! A symbolic stone figure in Canada indicating you're on the right track!! A sign we both are too!!
Great timing for your poem my Canadian friend!
Love, Suzie :-D
REGIS!! This is totally delightful... makes me both nostalgic and yet wishing also I was set to join a new class this autumn. Brilliant capture of the myriad preoccupations of every young/old student/parent and teacher's mind. Youth, anticipation and hopeful resolution springs from the page and bounces us with verve and renewed energies into the newness that Autumn brings. Wish you'd been MY teacher! :)) Love, Safe-and-sound Kate xx
I can remember not being able to sleep the night before school started...You expressed many a worry and the reasoning behind it very well Reg~
Mine are all back now too! Yipee!
LOL!
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~
Wonderful poem vividly expresing the fears and challenges of going back to school while at the sane time injecting courage ahd hope into the souls of the students by saying:
Your school is all set
To welcome you back.
There's no need to fret;
You're on the right track.
The last verse sums up the beginning of the school year, regardless of when or where school starts..... "There's no need to fret; you're on the right track." The new school year allows for a fresh start. A wise and timely write and I, too, wish all of the schoolchildren the best, this coming school year and always.
An excellent piece, Regis.
Thanks.
Jill
Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)
Reviewed on September 3, 2007
I for one never wanted to return back to school, but my children are looking forward to it. Where did the summer go to? love Holly
I'm back at school taking on-line classes. It isn't as easy as you would think. But in 4 more months, I'll have my Associates Degree in Information Technology. School isn't just for the young as this Nana can prove.
Love the write!
Ann
Hey Reg! I am back! Yea! After getting out of
the hospital, my computer had to go to the repair shop as well!
I did not have my computer for 8 whole days! Yikes!
Wonderful poem for teachers and students!
Nice flowing rhythym to it.
Love ya!
Becca
My lil girl started this year and it has been so easy for her to cope but I will admit it has been hard for me. Especially when at five she is talking about her boyfriends. Thank heavens I have my Sword. :)
Nice write
Richard
Reviewed by Patricia Bankhead (Reader)
Reviewed on September 2, 2007
This is my son's first year in school.
The first week was tough but now he
loves school more than staying home with me.
Memories return...fun thoughts...sometimes I did fret...about my return to the new school year at hand. And that morning did come to soon. Enjoyable write...
John
Out here in the desert we start in mid-August so the kiddos can be out in May before the heat of the summer. We just went through this and you captured it well.
Thanks for visiting.
--RaeLynn
Good write, Reg. Remember those days (though they are long past)...I could not sleep that first night, either...worrying and wondering...and lamenting freedoms past...fun read, thanks much...
Be well, be happy,
Jim
Reg,
I just loved this Back to School poem..Ya has to remind me? lol
I am a teacher, college level, and I can so relate to this poem whole heartedly...Very well done and very entertaining along the way!
Have a great weekend, and enjoy this beautiful weather.
Peace, Love, and Light,
Amber"V"
Sometimes school seems to all of us a necessary evil, like insurance, but what would we do without it? Not everyone has the discipline to study by computer or 'home-schooling', right? Fun read.
Loved this my friend, only wish that our summer would've lasted until this weekend! We returned to school on August the first! But all is well, we've got one month behind us and a four day weekend this week! Your poem is perfect, describes the anxiety of a child as well as teachers the night before the first day of school! No matter how many years we have under our belt as students or teachers the night before opening day is a long one! Enjoyed this my friend!
Blessings,
Joyce B.
this is sweet, Regis~ it flows well and offers a sense of calm~
Reviewed by chris stienstra (Reader)
Reviewed on September 2, 2007
Memories, memories.....
We still had slate for black boards back in my day! Carbon dating myself again! I enjoyed this Regis, and, wonder if Janelle is fiction or memeory? (chuckle)
Best regards,
Chris
such anticipation--i am a teacher and we have been back for two weeks already-three for us teachers! The students are always so excited to be back and share and compare school supplies, cloths etc-it is a wonderful time!
Yes, I've read some of your comments from your past students on Facebook...you served the education system well, Reg...now, let's crank Alice Cooper's School's Out For the Summer! And Pink Floyd's The Wall! Rock with me, Reg! Let's watch Ferris Bueller's Day Off and St. Elmo's Fire...To Sir, With Love...In vino veritas cherchez la femme! Cheers.
Love Always,
Sage
Reviewed by Stan Grimes (Reader)
Reviewed on September 1, 2007
Brings back memories. Enjoyed this one very much.
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on September 1, 2007
Enjoyed this, Reg. Isn't life funny. When I was going to school I couldn't wait for summer vacation, then near its end I was hopping around like crazy wanting to see my old classmates . . . It didn't take but about two weeks for me to start wishing for summer vacation again, however . . .
Cute, Reg. And as an educator, I must say, the summer has gone by MUCH too fast, as they always do. This will be a year of challenges not only for me, but for my boy, who will be entering (gulp) high school this year!
I enjoyed this!
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Another good one, Regis. Loved the bit about more concerned with their looks than their books. Ain't that the truth!!!
hug
kathi
Much Love,
Always!!
Margaret
My grandchildren are being home schooled since the beginning of this year. They miss so much by not being at school, but then again, they also gain a lot. These days there are so many choices. This is a simple, lovely poem. Thanks, Liz
This one hits me like a ton of bricks. I have to go back to school August 13th. No more all day to spend writing ,so i can post on AD. I am already blue thinking about it.
Nicole
Much to appreciate, going back to school!
Love and Hugs, A Happy School Bus Driver! PeACE, Love, Warrior Lady Sheeeoox
STay Positive! Happy and STrong!
P.S. I didn't sleep through the night, going back myself! You hit the target the why Reg. The NOT KNowing... got me stirring...All is well with the world (of school) now.
But that's downunder for yah.
:) Ch'erie
cynth'ya
All that said, you are so right about nature. There are people who want us to think that all education takes place at school. How wrong can they get? Personally, I wish the three-month summer vacation would be reinstated. Be better for teachers, as well as students-?
Thank you for sharing this. For all that you are and all that you do and all that you will become, Sir Auffray.
(((((((((((((Hugs))))))))))))
'Pea'
This is such a gem, in fact I have butterflies and I'm not even going back. Love "when's the next holiday.
Kathy
R&B
Ron
a very good friend of mine, (and my brother) and teachers, I especially love the stories I hear about the younger ones, but the ones about the older ones are just as good,(from my brother)but those ones tug on my heart a little more... FUN write!.....Rose
Love,
Taylor
This is so cute! I love the picture and the poem.
Sandie Angel :o)
~Butch Howard
Great poem taking me back to school days! As Kate said..nostalgic!
I was recently given a Inukshuk!! A symbolic stone figure in Canada indicating you're on the right track!! A sign we both are too!!
Great timing for your poem my Canadian friend!
Love, Suzie :-D
Your words just opened a closet filled with
Great memories of back to School!!
Beautifully written view of thoughts
Great tone and vividness beautiful write
Keep up that flooooooow!!
Love Peace and many Hugsssss.....Yolie
Newfie Hugs, Rose
Mine are all back now too! Yipee!
LOL!
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~
Your school is all set
To welcome you back.
There's no need to fret;
You're on the right track.
Thanks dear Regis as usual I enjoy your works.
Myrna
An excellent piece, Regis.
Thanks.
Jill
Love the write!
Ann
the hospital, my computer had to go to the repair shop as well!
I did not have my computer for 8 whole days! Yikes!
Wonderful poem for teachers and students!
Nice flowing rhythym to it.
Love ya!
Becca
One by one.
Summer's over
School's begun!
Great write dear Reg!
Nice write
Richard
The first week was tough but now he
loves school more than staying home with me.
Cute write...enjoyed!
Pat
John
Thanks for visiting.
--RaeLynn
Be well, be happy,
Jim
Aberjhani
I just loved this Back to School poem..Ya has to remind me? lol
I am a teacher, college level, and I can so relate to this poem whole heartedly...Very well done and very entertaining along the way!
Have a great weekend, and enjoy this beautiful weather.
Peace, Love, and Light,
Amber"V"
George
Teach them well Regis...and thumbs UP!!!!
Love Tinka
Larry
Georg
Blessings,
Joyce B.
We still had slate for black boards back in my day! Carbon dating myself again! I enjoyed this Regis, and, wonder if Janelle is fiction or memeory? (chuckle)
Best regards,
Chris
(((HUGS))) and much love, ton ami, Karen Lynn in Texas. :D
Delightful write Regis...
Love,
ET
Delightful.
Kathy
Be safe,
Karen
...And you move to the head of the class. :) Well done, mon ami.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
wish I was going back to school
Peace
William
Most of the kids here in AZ already began school a few weeks ago.
Elizabeth
Love Always,
Sage
I enjoyed this!