Poets' Corner - A Cradley Reunion by David Bartley
In October 2008 Homer Hill - Cradley's High School that is no longer - held a reunion for staff and pupils. David Bartley composed a celebration of the event.
Homer Hill Secondary Modern School, a Cradley education.
Teachers and pupils reunite, nostalgic appreciation.
Humbugs and Bulldogs integrate, houses named after hills,
Remembering days at Homer Hill, the thrills and occasional
spills.
Killer Portman taught us to count, a Battle of Britain hero.
He regarded the kids as the enemy, ten minus ten equals zero.
Mister Maunsey - the gentleman, a man with a casual manner.
Then there was good old "One and Six," otherwise known as Bob
Tanner.
Miss Shaw was loved by everyone, the best loved teacher of all.
Miss German married Phil Edwards; he must have felt eight foot
tall.
Baldy Woodall was often unfair, he favoured
musicians most.
He never did find the culprit, who sent
him a comb through the post.
Geoff Willetts took us around the world, North, South, East and
West.
Mister Salt just came and went, but "Chalky" was
one of the best.
Mister Perks was a Knockout, Miss
Postin picked up the thread.
"Nobby" Jones would teach
us to swim, Stan Edwards was Deputy Head.
"Daddy" Allen was marvellous, Miss Levi, a memorable sight.
Miss Thomas was feared by one and all, she gave us a terrible
fright.
Mister Joe Mitchell, he was the Head, Miss
Crutchley was active and slim.
We all remember The
Galleon Ship, in Worcestershire's premier gym.
Mister Stanier - a Master of Art, a master of his profession.
He taught us to paint, draw and sketch, he left an artistic
impression.
We'll always remember our days at school, a
teacher, a classmate, a friend.
We'll reminisce and
celebrate, our affection won't come to an end.
