Eric Baylin's
Songs to Brighten
A Teacher's Day

Its finally May and the end of the year is in sight. Keeping the energy going to get through these last few weeks can be trying. Lets face it. Were wiped. Were weary. And were worn out.

So, how do we muster the energy to keep our young charges engaged and in tow for a few more weeks? Well, one way is to put our weariness to song.

The end is near.
Their minds arent here.
The winter was long; its been such a year.
So wiped, weary, and so worn out are we.

Theyre wild again,
Each child again,
Now that the weather is mild again.
So wiped, weary, and so worn out are we.

Six more weeks; what a bummer.
Can we last til the end?
Eyes are set on the summer;
With June in sight, were on the mend.

Its finlly May.
We have to say,
We cant wait til summer and time away.
So wiped, weary, and so worn out are we.

Weve stirred the pot.
Theyve learned a lot.
Despite that, we still havent earned a lot.
So wiped, weary, and so worn out are we.

A cheer for them.
This year for them.
And soon, well shed one final tear for them.
So wiped, weary, and so worn out are we.

Even though, while were in it,
We may whine some each day.
Wouldnt change for a minute,
Except we need our time away.

Septembers far,
A distant star.
We all need a good dose of r n r.
So wiped, weary, and so worn out are we.