An Ongoing Lesson

From an early age she had several teachers

Who were all eager to teach her how to behave properly

Each mistake was an opportunity for another lesson

Class could start at anytime and there was no calling out sick

Instruction was delivered with speed and force

Such passion from instructors who claimed to not enjoy their work

The meaning behind the lessons always eluded her

But the lessons themselves sunk in deep

Gradually the teachers faded from her life

Ever the good student, she kept up the work on her own

She still didn't understand the meaning behind the lessons

Hoping that one day they would finally work

Never once considering that the lesson might be faulty

And under better care, the student might shine