Instruction thru Film

Dad:

"And so the angel told Tom if he'd be a good boy

He'd have God for his father and never lack joy.

Goodnight, Tom, sleep tight, Tom."

These are not deeds that save you

For love is the fire that must claim you

Whispered half-prayers in the night

Turn off the lamp and you turn out the light

Narrator on film:

Tom remembers to wash his hands

before meals and to brush his teeth at least three

times a day while cutting down on in-between-meal snacks."

Story book pages' rustling cease

At clock's last chime the locks released

And silence beats his silent drum

Space, with gaunt eyes, bids you come

Here is the cure to avail you

God nailed on a tree to replace you

Eclipsing the luster of light

Thoughts that are dark as the darkest night

Narrator on film:

Tom knows that proper grooming

is the by-product of a healthy attitude and high

moral fiber. Tom likes people, and people like Tom."

These are your drowsy days in vain

You will not wake to sleep again

Will come the hour when you will never

Sleep again but wake forever

Boys on detention, pay close attention

To sound instruction, through film.

Narrator on film:

Tom is polite to classmates and teachers,

"Please" and "Thank you" says Tom with a smile!"