Re: Final Exam Days.
Submitted by Oliver on February 03 2000 at 01:12:00
In reply to Final Exam Days. Submitted by Sheesh! on February 02 2000 at 19:44:14
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hello, In regards to finals, may I offer this piece: Twas the night before finals, And all through the college, The students were praying For last minute knowledge. Most were quite sleepy, But none touched their beds, While visions of essays danced in their heads. Out in the taverns, A few were still drinking, And hoping that liquor would loosen up their thinking. In my own apartment, I had been pacing, And dreading exams I soon would be facing. My roommate was speechless, His nose in his books, And my comments to him Drew unfriendly looks. I drained all the coffee, And brewed a new pot, No longer caring That my nerves were shot. I stared at my notes, But my thoughts were muddy, My eyes went ablur, I just couldn't study. "Some pizza might help," I said with a shiver, But each place I called Refused to deliver. I'd nearly concluded That life was too cruel, With futures depending On grades had in school. When all of a sudden, Our door opened wide, And Patron Saint Put It Off Ambled inside. Her spirit was careless, Her manner was mellow, She started to bellow: "What kind of student Would make such a fuss, To toss back at teachers What they tossed at us?" "On Cliff Notes! On Crib Notes! On Last Year's Exams! On Wingit and Slingit, And Last Minute Crams!" Her message delivered, She vanished from sight, But we heard her laughing Outside in the night. "Your teachers have pegged you, So just do your best. Happy Finals to All, And to All, a good test." As to the particulars of your post: The prayer doesn't mention anything about the "Church directing the kids at school" It mearly makes mention that many times, acts that celebrate the religious beliefs of Christianity are being forbidden by many public schools, as if they pose a greater threat than issues that have as much or more controversial subjectmatter to them. What matters is that no consequence can come from a student who chooses to pray privately or talk about religious issues, or even to quote a scripture or commandment. I don't advocate Bible belting the schools; that at least is worth your names sake...Sheesh Oliver |