Banning Black
A middle school in Texas
Banned its kids from wearing black,
Claiming mental health’s affected
By the clothes upon one’s back.
In the ruling, “criminality”
Was also being named,
In addition to depression,
With black clothing being blamed.
Are the powers-that-be suggesting
That, by switching one’s attire,
An amazing shift to happiness
In pupils would transpire?
Every shrink should thus be fired
For, once black becomes taboo,
All the students will wear rainbows
And just smiles will be on view.
Copyright © Ilene Bauer | Year Posted 2024
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