Schoolsick

By Mark Bird

I love school like a kick in the shin
I love school like a spot on my chin 

I love school like a wet granny kiss 
I love school like a goal that I miss 

I love school like when I get the blame
I love school like a cheat in the game

I love school like detention all week 
I love school like a wedgie from Freak  

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Now back in Lockdown, I’ve got itchy feet 
Recycled days, doom and Zoom on repeat 

Now back in Lockdown, I wonder and wait 
When will I meet my best friend at the gate?  

Now back in Lockdown I’m feeling schoolsick 
Brainwaves decaying, I’m craving a tick 

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I love school like assembly applause
I love school like a lesson outdoors

I love school like a mischievous dare 
I love school like a secret we share 

I love school like my teacher’s proud wink
I love school like a mind made to think

I love school when my mates laugh out loud 
I love school when I’m one of the crowd 

I love school… just like school I suppose 
I love school when it’s open not closed 

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Now out of Lockdown, surrounded by smiles 
Back at my desk, but it may take a while 

Now out of Lockdown, to find the old me
My teacher reviving, who I’m meant to be

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Written Word ‘Head’ poems