COMPROMISED

This house is crumbling 
Its pillars of learning weakened
The future now a fading shadow
And the fruits of our teaching
fragile and hollow.

Where once young minds were molded for life
Public exams have become mere passageways
A sprint to the next fleeting spotlight 
As we race against time’s endless chase.  

Children no longer study for hours 
Nurturing their minds, preparing for the test—  
Instead, they tread shortcuts with ease
Sliding through with chatbots, cheating with keys.  

Education stands compromised
Public exams, losing their prize.  
The future dims before our eyes  
The flame of knowledge slowly dies.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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