Maybe it’s time for us parents to do what the teachers aren’t able And tell DfE civil servants where to stick their stupid league table. The numbers of kids in a year group are too small to draw safe conclusions. So trying to rank their results this way is only causing confusion. If numbers don’t [...]
Author: AliBailey
Just a mum, not so young, love to write, shine some light, laugh or cry, don't ask why, just love, live, smile, give
Golden
Just like gold grows not old Love Mellows. Light that yellows as shadows lengthen: Love can strengthen. Year after year growing more dear; Still dearer yet than when first met. Love tints sight with Golden light. Always we will hold you so Bathed in loves warm Golden glow.
Long ago
I found some newspaper headlines from ever so far back in time When kids came to school If they came at all Tired and covered in grime. Where your chances of life were decided Mostly by family wealth And the poorest of poor had the worst schools Few hopes, Greater cares, Poorer health. When the [...]
I know I’m ill
I know I’m ill, but worse still; worse than injections, worse than pain Is knowing it’s my fault you’re crying Again. I want to get better, of course I do But mostly I want to be happy With you. I guess, while you kept crying, I learnt to accept. And I’m trying to roll with [...]
One for the women out there
Bit ‘ot! Sweat and swelter. Seeking shade, enter shelter, Through to garden, seeking breeze. Not a leaf moves on the trees. Still too hot, can’t get by Me so sweaty, grass so dry. Should enjoy it, but I’m not Sorry, but it’s too damned hot, Too damned hot to wear this thing Sweaty, tight annoying [...]
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