Chained to the desk

again, watch out for the sweary word

I'll be a lover, a fighter and a drunken w***e.

They say I'm a dreamer, but to you I'm so much more.

I'll be free from my chains which hold me back, 

still, at least I'm alive if i live upon the rack.

There's a world outside the classroom,

Believe me I've seen it myself.

It's not your exams that matter,

they wont bring you happiness or wealth.

But there's a light inside your heart that will soon die out,

if you don't hurry up and teach the flame to sing and shout.

Reviews

[Michael Opoku-Addo]

A very great poem. Highly expressive. I commend your poetical vision and talent, and I hope you make more poetry like this peace of art.