Oh No! It’s Here!

Oh No! It’s here! 

Oh no! It’s TMA time yet again, 

I better find that book! 

I know it’s in ’ere somewhere, 

I’ll pop ‘n take a look.  

— 

Oh my! Look at that laundry, 

It really must be done. 

Then I’ll get the book out, 

I’m sure I’ll get loads done.  

— 

Oh, now it’s nearly half past nine, 

There’s no point starting late. 

I’ll get an early night instead, 

The morning will work great.  

— 

Oh, the time, a missed alarm. 

Should not ‘ve stayed up late! 

I keep on making promises 

I know I’m goin’ to break.  

— 

Oh, now it’s a rush job! 

It’s made me really mad. 

I know I’m more than capable, 

Which makes me pretty sad.  

— 

Oh Crikey, It’s too late to cook! 

I better get a takeout 

Eat up quick, tidy up, 

Then what’s this TMA about?  

— 

So, I’ve dug out all my coursework, 

My tutor notes and slides, 

The question’s out in front of me 

I’ve got blinkers on to hide.  

— 

You see the sign ‘Work in Progress’? 

It means I’m getting on. 

I’ve cut out all distractions 

So I can act upon,  

— 

The guidance, the references, outcomes too 

Hey wow, it’s looking good! 

Things aren’t as bad as they first seemed, 

It clear, I’ve understood.  

— 

Oh boy, I’ve actually done a plan,  

a list, and several drafts now, 

Shame ‘Procrastination’ 

‘s not my topic somehow!  

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By Auntie boss  

(Shelley-Lois MacPherson)