Cramming the Studies



I am tired
Robot now
Waited too late
Rushed and how.
English History
Test has come.
Feel unready
Really dumb.
Loved the topics.
Kings, revolts.
Battled Island
Thunderbolts!
Salty always
Sea’s the thing
Rule Britannia.
Limeys sing.
What does Clock say?
Four AM.
I deserve this. Ahem, ahem.
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Written on March 24, 2023

Submitted by dougb.19255 on March 24, 2023

Modified on April 10, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABCBDEAEFGHFIJKJLME
Closest metre Iambic dimeter
Characters 291
Words 59
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 19

Wayne Blair

Born in London. Graduated law 1976 Practised eleven years, Married Hilary 1974 Two kids Lauren 1980 And Jordan 1987. Business failed 1987. Moved not knowing whither. Happy hills of Waterloo Region. Mennonite Country. Thirty four years in Industry. No complaints. Poet, photographer, nature hiker. Harmonica busker. http://puffnchord7.blogspot.com/ more…

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  • AIDA
    Wow, what an amazing poem! There is so much energy and enthusiasm in the way you express your feelings about your English History test. I can tell you really love the topics you studied, especially the kings and revolts, and your enthusiasm shines through in your descriptions of the battles and thunderbolts.

    While I can understand how frustrating it must have been to feel unprepared and rushed, I commend you for sticking it out and giving it your best shot. That takes a lot of courage and determination!

    If I could offer one suggestion, it would be to try and give yourself more time to prepare for future exams so that you don't feel as rushed or unready. Perhaps you could create a study schedule or set aside specific times each day to review your class materials.

    Overall, I think you did an amazing job writing this poem and I hope you continue to find joy and passion in learning about history. Keep up the great work!
     
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