Johnny Loved Miss Jones, His Teacher
Johnny fell in love first day of school.
Sadly, he soon learned of the rule
that six year olds must grow up first.
He really thought his heart would burst.
She was not meant to be his date,
and Johnny had to wait and wait.
Through all his schooling, he kept in mind
this first heartbreak, and, now resigned,
he searched and found a new love true.
To all the memories, he said “adieu”.
This time, grown up, he found a match:
she taught first grade, a perfect catch.
© 2015 Linda Baie. All rights reserved.
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Ha! If she taught first grade, she's still 6 years old! We never grow up!
ReplyDeleteSweet, Linda!
ReplyDeleteSometimes we forget how tough it is to be a six year old. I love the happy turn of events and am glad Johnny eventually found his perfect match!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michelle, Tabatha & Donna. It was fun to write, actually is rather a true story. I started teaching with first grade & one of the little boys I had was heartbroken when he discovered I was already married. Don't know the end, but it was fun to imagine it!
ReplyDeleteNice little twist at the end. Well done!
ReplyDeleteTerrific. This warmed my heart.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I am a knucklehead for not doing the challenge. Will for November, though.
ReplyDeleteLove the twist at the end and adorable poem Wisent one of the Peanuts carters in love with his teacher in one of the shows
ReplyDeleteThis is by far one of the sweetest poems ever, Linda! I love it! =)
ReplyDeleteLove the ending of this little ditty. I know Johnny.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone, love that you enjoyed my tale. Margaret, I imagine you do know a little Johnny!
ReplyDeleteI love knowing that this is based on a true story, Linda! It reminds me of one of Richard Peck's stories.
ReplyDeleteThis is such sorrowful then happy love fun.
ReplyDeleteThe twist at the end is so complete.
It hums with real love + real experience.
And then yes, Linda gives the cute back note, in comments.