Home » Poems » Kyle Maples » Why Do We Delve In School All Day and Night

Why Do We Delve In School All Day and Night

Why do we delve in school all day and night? Sunrise and set, both see egos engrossed In education used by us to boast And overtake, regardless of how slight. Our Grade Point Average must define our worth! Exams, essays, homework; praise them wholly! Our university’s prestige decrees Whether or not we each deserve our birth. A battle fought with cap guns, noisy toys; The animals, stuffed full with bulging fluff Dress up, our feet are touched by dad’s shirt cuffs; These games are played by infant girls and boys. How easily high intellect astounds The geniuses with brains of Play Dough mounds!

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Douglas Fulghum

Date: 3/15/2013 8:37:00 AM

Very nice sonnet. Thanks for the comments on my sonnet "The Jazzman", my favorite is the blues, but I love jazz too. I play the guitar too. I was lucky enough to catch that jazz trio during dinner. I wrote that sonnet between bites. Thanks again.

Raul Moreno

Date: 3/14/2013 4:44:00 PM

Love this line, " Our Grade Point Average must define our worth! " Great work...

Kyle Maples
Date: 3/14/2013 5:28:00 PM

Thanks! I have so many friends who put too much pressure on GPA.

Jack Jordan

Date: 3/14/2013 4:37:00 PM

A fine critique of higher education. I speak from experience... Jack

Kyle Maples
Date: 3/14/2013 4:38:00 PM

Thank you! I have realized through school that I much prefer an artistic field lol