For Better? No, for Worse!

My take on the politics of school systems.

They think they’re all powerful.

They think they’re all mighty.

They think we’re dumb and we don’t understand,

But they’re the ones that are dumb, because we understand all too well.

 

The goals they’ve set for us are way too high.

They say they’re trying to make it better, but really they’re out to destroy us. 

 

How are the ones that come after us going to stand?

They’re all going to be blind, they won’t understand,

But something tells me it’s all part of their master plan.

 

Everybody’s going to be blind.

They’re all right now standing on the ledge.

Soon they’re going to fall off the edge.

They’re going to fall, because they won’t be able to get a grip on something.

They’re going to fall, because there’ll be no ground underneath them. 

 

They’re pulling the foundation up from under us.

Nothing’s stable; we’re slowly losing our minds.

 

They say it’s better this way,

But maybe they should walk in our shoes for some time. 

Reviews

[William]

Maybe I was missing a bit of prose-y description that I tend to enjoy it most poetry, however, meaningful poems are certainly needed in this day and age, and flowery description would've most likely taken away from its impact. It's nice to see someone with a strong opinion and convictions. I enjoyed the poem. :)

[mischeif]

Very interesting. I like how it's about something in your life. You've portrayed it very well. The first verse is very well written in a way to capture the readers interest.