As Usual She Did Not Take Part

I’ll never forget what’s her name A PE teacher and ogre she became For I was such a sickly child it really made this ogre wild Held in my hand a medical certificate exempted from all things physical with Rheumatic Fever and St Vitus’ Dance for me to take part ~ there was no chance Instead I assisted the Deputy Head with clerical duties I helped him instead But clearly this really annoyed her As she gave me her evil stare She appeared to be looking right through me No words were spoken ~ was I even there Each and every year she wrote inside my school report A snide remark that ended with “as usual she did not take part” For I was told such illnesses Could leave me with a weakened heart And so upon Doctor’s orders in PE I was not to take part I can still see her face As she filled me with fear No compassionate words from her lips I could hear Whilst illnesses kept me off school for a year It’s time I let go of this nasty so and so For she left planet Earth a long time ago And my heart ~ it still beats I’m so glad to be here With a smile on my face I have no one to fear *This was sadly a true story which whilst writing this poem, brought back some of the feelings, which by her actions she made me feel – she made me feel weak and insignificant because I could not partake in any physical education classes, but I did become a very competent secretary in adulthood, so all that clerical work for the Deputy Head was clearly beneficial…some teachers have a lot to answer for... 21st September 2019 9th place ~ Premier Contest Contest Name: I'LL NEVER FORGET WHAT'S HIS NAME (OR HER NAME) Sponsor: John Lawless Contest Name STRAND CHOICE 7, Sponsor Brian Strand 3rd Place