Yes, clearly I'm avoiding getting started with work this morning, despite the firm, brave words about dedicating myself to the cause in my last post. Well, I just thought I'd post my thoughts about my comps (which I am avoiding) in iambic pentameter. What could be more worthwhile? [Yes, that was rhetorical. Don't answer that.]
Actually, I wrote this almost 15 years ago at the end of a school paper. I still like it.
If this student has offended,
Think but this and all is mended --
That at least you slumbered well
Whilst this thesis we did tell,
And this weak and boring theme
No more yielding than a dream.
Teacher, do not reprehend --
If you pardon, we will mend.
And, as I am a simple Jen,
and have with all unable pen,
If fairly wrought an answer here,
Let gentle countenance appear.
(Lest the student fail anon.)
And so I bid thee patience long!
Give us an "A" if we be friends;
Exams will all restore amends.
...except they *won't* if I don't get on the stick (or, is it "off"?) and start working.
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