Raping School

this is my week 2 assignment for a class. we are supposed to use a correlating object to express thoughts and feelings about a social issue .. its a free on-line class from the University of Iowa

So many changes

Too many failures

She's supposed to succeed.

Her hands clench old and worn books

frayed grey and brown books

broken buildings

It's as though they were her only treasures.

Falling apart at the binding books

curriculum content books

long obsolete; but

in this hood .......... treasures. She can't do any better

He sees her

Waits for her

He devours her plaid skirt just below her knees and

knows she deserves it.

He smiles for her and shows his teeth

his dirty needle teeth to

bite,spit and

drool in school

they call it a crime

He hates her books, her hands, her hope.

He can barely contain the disdain .....he makes more money in a day.

the lunch packed by mother grinds to dirt her

books go down

s'pposed to save .........scattered leaves torn and blown

the dust doesn't settle

it chokes and blinds the lessons lost.
So many changes

and just another failure

Author's Note

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

life teaches us lessons books can't---and some who resent others' learning, want to burn not only the books but also the others' purpose in life...destroy them mentally, physically and emotionally.
like Lydi...want to punch this guy in his ugly , sneering teeth.
heavy hitting here...
the abuser needs to be bound within the pages and the book slammed shut and stepped on.

[Einstein Noodle]

yes ...bad guys do exists don't they ;( innocence and opportunity snatched away in a heartbeat .. thanks for reading jacob .. i appreciate the encouraging words
E.

[wordman]

this is a great expression of your feelings toward this stupid act

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks for reading wordman .. much appreciated!
E.

[Vria P Crow]

i was first attracted to this because anger lead me here with the title. I despise those who molest children. I've been around victims myself so this poem speaks volumes.

Now let's dissect the content.

Firstly, I always enjoy your style. The spoken word style speaks to me since i use it. I like the direction it goes in because it is not a literal translation. I am that girl who write about it in a different perspective.

Thank you for sharing!

[Einstein Noodle]

first ..i am so happy to meet you Vira .. i will have to stop by your place and get to know you better ;) thank you for reivewing and sharing your impressions ..it is so important to know how one can improve eh!? the title is a bit bold for sure .. and abuse and molestations are an ongoing scourge against humanity .. tho my poem is more about education and its failures ..the elements you refer to are literally there .. thank you again for stopping to read the share .. see you around!
E.

[Vria P Crow]

Hey there sweetheart. This is a different pen name but you know me. I'll PM it to you. I'll see you around too. Have a wonderous day!

Vria

[Einstein Noodle]

:) .................. do not let me be lost to you again Vria! very mysterious avatar best of the day to ya

[Vria P Crow]

hehe Thank you. I do it as a cloak to protect against predators. Oh I shall not be. I just go dormant at times. Good to be back.

And you too!

[Paul Bell]

You notice in third world countries, how a book is like a gold bar. They crave education. Sadly others don't.
Woman shouldn't be educated in the eyes of some.
Just a pity we sell the weapons to the oppressors.

[Einstein Noodle]

oh my goodness Paul! your comments put such a pounding in my chest .. damn! you say it all so succinctly .. the world aspect of this is brought to me by your review .. thank you so much ..
E.

[andrew mitchell]

wow wee einstein, this read like little red riding hood and the big bad wolf but of modern times and with no fairytale ending but a real one displaying times that are dark and stinging.

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks for reviewing Andrew ... much appreciated .. yes dark times ..great need eh!?
E.

[Lydia Shutter]

The emotions in this one sting...so hard hitting a subject. I had tears for that school girl and I wanted to knock the teeth out of that b*****d's mouth if he smiled while abusing her in such a way. Amazingly powerful write, E. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you fro reading and commenting Lydia ..i could not be more gratified and humbled actually, that it spoke to you powerfully ..education is so important ...that and strong families can rid us of so many ills that result in our failures in these areas ... i so appreciate you taking time

[SleeplessVolcano]

This really hurts, big E, but so it should. You have hit the nail on the head.....Education should be a road of joy, but for some, it has become a living hell. You have expressed this so well. I'm also researching the same topic myself lately. Soon I will put some words together once I have summoned enough courage for this emotional subject matter.

[Einstein Noodle]

please make sure i know when you post it ...send me mail as i miss a lot though i do check my subscriptions FR and the threads of the moment .. so happy that this touched you sir! it means a lot
E.

[barleygirl]

YOW! This is very intense & just for the perfect (short) amount of time. The build-up is gradual & innocent & not hinting of what's to come, despite the title reveal. Your details are judicious & palpable & brutally honest. This could serve as the straightforward meaning or it could also be a metaphor for the way things can go thru-out a haggard life. Definitely one of my favorites of yours that I've read so far (((HUGS)))

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks barley girl ..your comments are important to me ..perhaps my class is doing some good eh!? and this linear line of ours is broader than we think :)))) i feel pretty gratified this moved you so ...peace girl!!! and love

[barleygirl]

I honestly can't imagine that the excellence in your writing is coming from any outside class, as much as you might be enjoying the stimulation. I always loved taking classes for half my life. But I think the learning environment simply tickles something that's already inside *smile* I can't get over the way you can tell a story by skirting the edge of a situation, often a view that's more askance than many straightforward storytellers would choose. Even when your message is direct, your style is delightfully elusive.

[Einstein Noodle]

girl!!! ...you sure know how to make a guys day bright ..such kindness in your words barley girl ..big hugs back at ya !(((((

[Simran Kewlani]

E, this is so raw and beautiful. I can imagine this in my head, I can see it crystal clear. I really like the concept, I look forward to reading more.
Hope you're doing well.

[Einstein Noodle]

doing great Simran! we have missed one another lately ... zooming about the Cafe ;) thank you so much for reviewing and your very kind encouraging words .. the best of the day to ya!
E.

[Simran Kewlani]

Yes, we have. Don't thank me, I like reading your stuff. The encouraging words come naturally, you deserve it.
Thank you.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear E... In my review of your very realistic portrayal of present educational decorum, I meant to say, "not to mention college and universities and further education". It is still important in any wak of life to be able to express oneself even if you become President of the United States, or a Senator or Congress person. Supreme Court Judges find that schools with a balanced curriculum are very necessary to survive in a world of different Ideals and philosophies. Thank you E. for describing the "plight" of the modern day teacher. After all, we are forever influenced by the teachers of our youth. truly, Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

yes! in a way this does speak to the challenges of teaching ... and God bless those who do care about ethics, morals and discipline .. as a nurse teaching was a big part of my job but recognizing that the home life would dictate what would or would not be followed .. so one does the best one can ... your reactions of one who teaches are so important in all this .. this poem is kind of more about how the system fails and those peers in and out of school destroy the efforts to inspire and equip the youth to productive lives in connection with the community around them and society at large ... thanks so much for all of your thoughts and feelings from reading this Pat .. and i appreciate you pointing out the successful lives that do find their way through adversity and through privilege ;)
E.