Jojoba Mansell Poems

When I grow up,
when I get old.
I'll be a pirate,
brave, fierce and bold.
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Computer stares back-
beyond the window birds sing
hands leave the keyboard.
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It was created by your teacher,
you have to take it home.
Times tables spoil your evening,
spellings make you groan.
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My opponent is watching tv,
I go jogging on the street.
My opponent ordered a pizza,
I am watching what I eat.
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Yesterday I turned invisible,
it came as a surprise.
One moment I was stood there,
then I vanished before my eyes.
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A ringing bell calls-
a prison of books and maths
my teacher beckons.
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You're appalled by the riots,
the homeless break your heart.
But what examples do your actions set?
Have you tried to make a start?
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A tree dying, roots now rotten,
onto the wet earth falls.
The canopy above opened,
open space and sun now calls.
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Please, imagine now,
if you can.
A cheery centipede,
with a frying pan.
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They run around causing chaos,
they are never ever quiet.
When their teacher wants some peace,
he just listens to a riot.
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