Yawns shuffle into their seats
Sleepy smiles give themselves a shake
Snooze buttons pick up their eyelids
Snores slap themselves awake
Raised hands call out an answer
Whiteboard markers squeak their praise
Chromebook screens grin in triumph
Procrastination waits for Sundays
Social media apps smile for the camera
Football games roar with applause
Club fairs beckon to freshman
Curtains close to oohs and ahhs
“Get ready, my friends,”
Says the 9/10 building walls
“You’re ready, my friends,”
The 11/12 building calls
