Get up son, it's time to go to school;
You have already missed your car pool.
Your homework kept you up late, last night,
Maybe you should stay in bed.   What a sight!

 But Mama, it is still dark outside.
I hate to walk;  I missed my ride.
Beside, there's coming a six inch snow.
We'll be out at noon.  Why should I go?

Now Baby, I know you like your warm bed,
If you're not at school, they'll think you're dead.
It's Important.  IT'S A BIG PRINCIPLE!
Get up and go!  YOU ARE THE PRINCIPAL!

 James Herbert Henderson
jmshbthn@bellsouth.net
April 18, 2005

Dedicated to my brothers, Jay and Pat, retired principals,  who now can sleep to noon.