We all have them. Things are just a little busy, a little off kilter and seem a long way from books and reading, but all part and parcel of running a secondary (and sixth form) school library. I wrote a few verses, a little expression of how my day has been today…..Tomorrow, it’ll be all about the books. That’s a promise!!!
Today in the library.
The printer’s out of paper miss!
Oh dear the cupboards empty
I’ll have to go and get some
Where did I put that key?
Have you got a stapler miss?
Don’t forget the please.
I need a pen miss,
They don’t grow on trees!
Miss, I’ve spilt my drink!
Well what’s it doing here?
You can use the tissues
I always have them near.
Would you like to buy some books?
I’d love to but have no money
What about for next term?
Here’s hoping if we’re lucky!
I don’t have a classroom
Yes you can bring them in.
Do you mind if I just nip out?
But the lesson’s about to begin?!
I’m doing molecular biology
Of course, I can help
I don’t know where the books are miss
Why don’t you try the shelf?!
Can you put the chairs back?
They don’t go over there!
I’d rather not lift them again
It’s getting hard to bear!
Can I use the stapler please?
I don’t where it’s gone!
How about a paper clip?
I can’t find a single one!
That’s a nice display miss
Thank you, only five more to go!
Now where is that shiny paper?
It will make a good show.
Do you have that book by thingy?
The one with the blue cover?
I think his name begins with H?
Or maybe it’s by another?
I’m sorry I’d love to help you
But I actually cannot hear!
Excuse me can you keep it down,
To a slightly lower roar?!
Sorry miss we’re just excited
We’ve got the highest score
It’s not time for gaming, boys
Don’t do it anymore!
Miss I’ve lost my bag,
Have you seen it anywhere?
Ah yes I just found it
Left behind the chair.
I just need to print something
But it’s closing time you see
Please miss, it won’t take long
Oh alright, but I need a cup of tea.
The printer’s out of paper miss…
Here we go again…
Victoria Dilly © May 2017
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