Going strong, getting old, still haven't used algebra!

While the school of winks

caught my eye,

I was drawn to

the school of naughtiness

on the subjects of life.

But behind all that

was the school of hard knocks

followed by the school of disappointments,

a school of failures

while observing a so called

ministry of successes 

all without algebra

so I left school

but too late

I finished every year.

Next time, I'm doing

the school of know how,

the school of perfect timing,

the school of life and

how to use it,

the school of happiness

and the school on watering

a wounded heart to life

while growing wealth

in the garden.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

I love your poem. The title is thought-provoking enough, all by itself. Why did we have to learn all this crap like algebra & biology, when in fact (as you point out so astutely) what we really needed was common sense & the ability to steer our lives thru the hailstorms. I may not have used algebra yet, at age 64, but I've finally figured out which people to avoid (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[andrew mitchell]

Lol me too. Subject matter is all wrong these days not up with modern times.We need common sense back!

[Coyote Poetry]

I do understand this poem my friend.
I finished every year.
"Next time, I'm doing
the school of know how,
the school of perfect timing,
the school of life and
how to use it,"
Yes Andrew, the above lines. I need to do. I liked the flow of thoughts leading to the proper ending. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[andrew mitchell]

Thanks John for your kind words.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Andrew.