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Rosemary · 17th March 2006, 09:13 PM

This is a poem given to me by my father many years ago. I don't think it would go down well with those who are not in favour of punishment in our schools or even some parents here, so I apologise in advance !

Chaos ruled OK in the classroom
as bravely the teacher walked in,
the havoc-wreakers ignored him
his voice was lost in the din.

'The theme for today is violence
and homework will be set,
i'm going to teach you a lesson,
one that you''ll never forget'.

He picked on a boy who was shouting
and throttled him then and there,
then garrotted the girl behind him,
the one with the grotty hair.

With sword in hand he hacked his way
between the chattering rows,
'First come, first servered' he declared,
'fingers, feet or toes'.

He threw the sword at a latecomer,
it struck with deadly aim,
then pulling out a shotgun
he continued with his game.

The first blast cleared the backrow
(where those who skive hang out)
they collapsed like rubber dinghies
when the plugs pulled out.

The Head popped his head round the doorway
to see why a din was being made,
nodded understandingly
then tossed in a grenade.

And when the ammo was well spent
with blood on every chair,
silvence shuffled forward,
with its hands up in the air.

The teacher surveyed the carnage
the dying and the dead,
he waggled a finger severly
'Now let that be a lesson' he said.

nixie · 17th March 2006, 10:41 PM

Do you think that teacher can visit some of our schools

Teir · 18th March 2006, 09:39 AM

well...
I'm glad I dont have a teacher like that!

kyektulu · 18th March 2006, 11:19 AM

Violent but funny.

I do agree that more punishment is neded in classrooms but that is going too far.

scalem X · 18th March 2006, 09:05 PM

made me think of "battle royale"

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0266308/

Rosemary · 19th March 2006, 06:16 PM

Not sure which is worse Scalem...

Thanks for the link BTW

Jaxom_Ruatha · 20th March 2006, 06:00 AM

A little bit over the top, just a little.

cornelius · 20th March 2006, 08:28 AM

that's why I always have my axe with me

Amber · 1st April 2006, 02:31 PM

I'm pretty sure that it is Roger McGough- I read it in a collection of his some time ago. V. funny.

And yes I love that movie Battle Royale and number 2 as well lol.

17th March 2006, 09:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rosemary The Wicked Sword Maiden Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Australia, Western Australia Posts: 3,016	The Lesson This is a poem given to me by my father many years ago. I don't think it would go down well with those who are not in favour of punishment in our schools or even some parents here, so I apologise in advance ! Chaos ruled OK in the classroom as bravely the teacher walked in, the havoc-wreakers ignored him his voice was lost in the din. 'The theme for today is violence and homework will be set, i'm going to teach you a lesson, one that you''ll never forget'. He picked on a boy who was shouting and throttled him then and there, then garrotted the girl behind him, the one with the grotty hair. With sword in hand he hacked his way between the chattering rows, 'First come, first servered' he declared, 'fingers, feet or toes'. He threw the sword at a latecomer, it struck with deadly aim, then pulling out a shotgun he continued with his game. The first blast cleared the backrow (where those who skive hang out) they collapsed like rubber dinghies when the plugs pulled out. The Head popped his head round the doorway to see why a din was being made, nodded understandingly then tossed in a grenade. And when the ammo was well spent with blood on every chair, silvence shuffled forward, with its hands up in the air. The teacher surveyed the carnage the dying and the dead, he waggled a finger severly 'Now let that be a lesson' he said.

17th March 2006, 10:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
nixie pixie druid Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 2,625	Re: The Lesson Do you think that teacher can visit some of our schools

18th March 2006, 09:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
Teir Lost in Thought Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 355	Re: The Lesson well... I'm glad I dont have a teacher like that!

18th March 2006, 11:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
kyektulu White Wolf Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 1,917	Re: The Lesson Violent but funny. I do agree that more punishment is neded in classrooms but that is going too far.

18th March 2006, 09:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
scalem X I am, the scallywag Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,415	Re: The Lesson made me think of "battle royale" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0266308/

19th March 2006, 06:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rosemary The Wicked Sword Maiden Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Australia, Western Australia Posts: 3,016	Re: The Lesson Not sure which is worse Scalem... Thanks for the link BTW

20th March 2006, 06:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jaxom_Ruatha Kitsune Shippo Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 119	Re: The Lesson A little bit over the top, just a little.

20th March 2006, 08:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
cornelius former axe demon Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 847	Re: The Lesson that's why I always have my axe with me

1st April 2006, 02:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
Amber Oh mighty Gackt Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 517	Re: The Lesson I'm pretty sure that it is Roger McGough- I read it in a collection of his some time ago. V. funny. And yes I love that movie Battle Royale and number 2 as well lol.

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