Classroom Lament
Now by candlelight,
Collect me my thoughts,
Smooth me my ruffled fleece,
Rinse a cool water cross on my weary forehead,
Tell me all my struggles today were worthwhile,
Strike me a light,
Sing me a lullaby,
Close me my eyes,
Tip-toe to the door and whisper me goodnight.
Now a baleful bleat,
My companions all gone,
Taken my candles,
Left me mewing plaintive in the dark,
How I choke,
How I sob,
How bravely now I blink back the tears.
