School 

Many days I spent at school, 
Learnt to play by the rule.
Always did what teacher said,
Many books I have read.
Lots of sums I totted up,
Drank water without a cup.
Plenty of the days were bleak,
But I went five days a week.
Eleven years of my life I spent.
At the school where I was sent.

©HJ Trumper 2000