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A Child's Rules

Every morning seems to be a rush! It starts with toothpaste and brush. I get ready for school— Maintaining my daily rule. I usually get into my car, Since my school is too far. As the class slowly begins, My head is stung with knowledge pins! I try to catch up with the speed, Teachers give a tedious read. I so long for the lunch break, Want to shatter the system that’s fake! I get tired of the rat race, I find everything is a mess. Still, I will have to pretend, To fit in, I will have to bend. Good habits must quickly turn— Otherwise the society will spurn! So, I follow my daily rule, So, I obediently go to school, So, my parents love me— That is my ultimate glee.

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/3/2020 10:18:00 PM

Perfectly said. Lovely.

Jhinuk Mukherjee
Date: 7/15/2020 4:37:00 AM

Thank you so much.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/11/2020 8:05:00 PM

When all is said and done, our parents' love is what we crave the most! Nice write, Jhinuk! :) gw

Jhinuk Mukherjee
Date: 6/14/2020 11:09:00 AM

Thank you so much

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 6/3/2020 2:25:00 PM

Hi Jhinuk, this is an impressive piece from one so young, looking to be a promising writer. Lovely rhyme and insightful thought too. Welcome to PS, trust you're enjoying it here. Blessings from Scotland, Gordon

Jhinuk Mukherjee
Date: 6/3/2020 3:32:00 PM

Thank you so much and I am glad to know that you enjoyed the rhyme. Keep supporting.

John Watt

Date: 6/3/2020 11:38:00 AM

I remember having felt all of these feelings when I was in school. As an adult, I can say it is a wise investment in yourself that you will never regret. My education is one of my most treasured possessions. But I know it feels like you are trudging through a desert wilderness. Keep at it, my young poet friend. You will someday realize the true value of learning. Thank you for writing this, and for your wonderful comment at my poem today. Keep writing ~ John

Jhinuk Mukherjee
Date: 6/3/2020 11:51:00 AM

Ohh, I certainly think education is also one of my treasured achievements and education imparts us with a light of salvation if it is used in its true sense. As a matter of fact I enjoyed my school days too and never regret those days at all... However this poem was penned down after making observations about today's systems and a little cousin of mine, absolutely he's undergoing some whirlwind and I have realized how most don't educate and only run after degrees and that's what I wanted to satirize through a child's perspectives. Thank you so much for your support and inspiring words. And your poetry inspires me a lot.