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Class Poem – A Poetic Game from a Bored Day at the Doctor's Office

  • Writer: Deborah Ann Martin
    Deborah Ann Martin
  • 6 days ago
  • 2 min read

Updated: 2 days ago

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A Moment from Childhood, Captured in a Poem

This poem came from a quiet moment at the doctor’s office with my son Chris, who was around 9 years old. We were both getting bored, and instead of screens (which weren’t around then), I had a poetry book and paper. We turned a waiting room into a poetry challenge. I chose the poem style. He chose the topics, and we each had to write a poem in this mirrored style before his name was called. Chris won the game. I came out with a memory that I treasure.


Class


Bell ringing

Children sitting

Teachers educating

Grammar and Math learning

Science experimenting

History reviewing

Successful future

~Class~

Future successful

Reviewing History

Experimenting Science

Learning Math and Grammar

Educating Teachers

Sitting Children

Ringing Bell

 



From Kid Moments: Poems for Early Readers

Part of the Life Moments Series

© 2025 Deborah Ann Martin. All rights reserved.

Reflection on My Class Poem


Writing my Class Poem was both a creative break and a sweet bonding moment with my son. He always had an imagination and intelligence. It was fun to play these kinds of games with him. If it were today, it wouldn't be the same. The screens have taken over. It's hard to get people to converse at the same table. Look around the restaurant. I still smile when I read this poem. It's special to me.


This poem captures how a child sees education in layers—from the ringing bell to the hope of a successful future. It reminds me how quickly kids grow and how small moments like this can stick with us for a lifetime.


The Style Behind the Words


Poetry Style Name: Mirror Poem (also called Reverse Poem)

  • Structure and Form: 14 lines with a midpoint (marked by ~Class~) that mirrors the first half

  • Meter: Short, steady lines to mirror order and structure in the classroom

  • Rhyme and Rhyme Scheme: No formal rhyme, free verse

  • Sound and Rhythm: Even-paced with a listing rhythm to reflect the routine of school life

  • Poetic Devices:

    • Repetition: “Successful future / Future successful”

    • Parallel Structure: Each line reflects and reverses the previous in mirrored order

    • Theme Symmetry: Idea of beginning (bell ringing) and ending (future success) cycling together


Explore More Kid Moments


If my Class Poem poem brought back childhood memories, you’ll love the rest of Kid Moments: Poems for Early Readers. Find a quiet time without the screens with your pets, kids, or grandkids.


This collection celebrates childhood moments, joy, energy, and all the wonderfully silly parts of growing up.






About the Life Moments Series


My Life Moments Series celebrates the real moments that shape our lives — love, heartache, laughter, fun, and growth.


Discover Loving Moments, Love and Heartache Moments, and Kid Moments — collections filled with poems written from the heart, for every stage of life.





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