They never grounded us in Ince Or sent us off to bed - There was nothing in the bedroom So we got a clout instead Usually on the backside Or a clip across the ear - It stung for several seconds But soon would disappear If Johnny was a bugger Then Johnny would atone And he knew he had it coming When his dad got home. The worst part was the waiting Listening for the door For that was punishment itself If we were due for more. The three main misdemeanors Were mischief, swearing , lip For each we got due recompense And that was the end of it. No such thing as forty lines Or doing extra chores Discipline was swift and quick As every Incer knows. It saved a lot of trouble In bargaining and pleas - A cuff across the cranium Or a slap across the knees A belt across the backside For doing grievous wrong Never did us any harm And didn`t take too long - The worst part was the waiting In silent dread alone Waiting for the consequence When our dad got home. K.H.
Posted on: Tue, 15 Jul 2014 06:42:47 +0000
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