Will you still feed me, when I'm 68?

This is all Lewisham NUT member Karen Parkinson's work (inspired by her Saturday pensions stall - see below) - but I thought it worth sharing:

When I get older losing my hair, not many years from now,

Will you still be asking me to cover a class, take a playground duty, mark assessment tasks?

When being observed to get a Grade A, will I have to demonstrate in PE?

Will you still need me, will you still pay to feed me, even with my dodgy knee?

One day you’ll be 68 too,

And if you say the word, we could meet up in the dole queue

I could be handy supporting new staff, experienced member of the team,

But will you still be asking me to mark loads of books, stay late for meetings and jump through hoops?

When being monitored to get a grade A, I must keep up with APP,

Will you still need me, will you still pay to feed me, when I‘m tired and niggardly?

I’m working all hours God sends me now, how can I give you more?

Take is all you seem to do to you don’t respect me, it’s working with the children gives me sanity,

When we get called we’ll try to jump and salute, in preparation for the big O!

Will you still need me, will you still pay to feed me, or will I have to go?