Tuesday, February 16, 2010

“The Essay Writing Song”

One morning last week, I somehow imagined Fred Rogers singing to college students:

The Essay Writing Song

Work hard on your essay, so it will be good.
Work hard on your essay, for it’s understood
That writing in college takes plenty of time.
Work hard on your essay, and things will be fine.

[Johnny Costa plays a half-chorus piano solo while Mister Rogers feeds the fish.]

For writing an essay takes plenty of time.
Work hard on your essay, for your sake and mine.
Thanks, Mister Rogers.

Other Mister Rogers posts
Blaming Mister Rogers
Going backward
Lady Elaine’s can

comments: 2

stefan said...

Thank you too, Michael! I was heading to my early composition class in a cloudy mood, but your dream song has brightened my mental sky.

Michael Leddy said...

You’re welcome, Stefan!