A POEM FOR BAKOLOBENG STUDENTS

            A  poem   for  Bakolobeng    students

 April   25th   was  a memorable   day  at  Bakolobeng   Secondary   School for   many   reasons. It  was the  last working  day of the  month  due to  a  long   weekend and  extended  special  school  holidays. For  me and  for Mrs. Visser, the  Principal, it was  our  last day  in our  careers. By  a  lucky
coincidence, it was  my birthday.

I   heard  that  the teachers, students  and the School  Governing  Body members  had  planned  a  special assembly  to  honour us. I thought  that
the assembly  was  after  lessons, but  they  wanted to hold it  early in the morning. My thoughts  were centred  on  Mrs Visser, who had  contributed to the school, in a career  spanning  26 years. I  penned  a poem  in  five minutes  and  gave it to a  student  to read it at the  assembly.

                             A   FAREWELL  TO  MRS  VISSER

        Goodbye  Mrs Visser
        Though   with  sadness
         You  will be  sadly  missed
         But   parting  is  inevitable
         Parting  is   life.

         But   you  leave in glory
         In  peace  and  triumph
         For   many   successful  years
         In leading   Bakolobeng
         Through   ups and  downs
          Through  the thorny  path of  problems
          But  emerging   victorious  
          With  God's  blessing, and
          With  your patience and  perseverance.

           You  have  led us
           With  dedication  and  love
           Go well, Mrs  Visser
           We  wish  you  good  health,
            Peace   and   happiness,
            For  many  years  to  come .
            We'll  uphold  your  legacy
            To  achieve   success.

            Thanks, Mrs  Visser.

  (  The  poem was read  by  Mosala  Keneilwe, 12 A )