Dear Moulana, excuse my son…

Dear Moulana, please excuse my son not being there,
The School kept him in because of his sporting flair!
On Monday the coach called him for soccer training,
And on Tuesday he was tired and his legs were paining!
On Wednesday, Cricket was what kept him away,
And he hurt his wrist so he couldn’t come on Thursday.
On Friday, he tried very hard to be present in your class,
But, he was given a position in the team that he just couldn’t pass!

Dear Parent, It is quite fine by me if, for your son, that is what you chose,
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