Gershon Wolf Poet I do not know?

Downright Insulting

Fifty per cent 
 of Harvard grads 
  opt for finance or consulting

The percentage who go into teaching?
 That figure's downright discomfiting
  ~ disgraceful, insulting.

The best and brightest manipulate money
  ~ Future generations won't find that so funny

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Kai Michael Neumann June 23, 2018 at 4:47 AM True story. Sad ethos. Well written. Many wishes, Kai (impoverished doctor and unemployed poet) Gershon Wolf June 23, 2018 at 11:24 PM Kai, a pleasure to hear from you and thank you for your generous praise. Here's wishing you some financial nourishment NOW! Best wishes, Gershon

Heidi Sands June 21, 2018 at 8:26 AM Good one Gershon! :) Gershon Wolf June 21, 2018 at 8:39 AM It takes one to know one! Thanks, Heidi! :) Gershon

Faraz Ajmal June 21, 2018 at 7:38 AM This is something new for me as in Pakistan(where I live) teachers are truly appreciated for their contribution and teaching in low wages as mostly schools don't give much to teachers, it was a really nice poem with an eye opening message, good luck Gershon Wolf June 21, 2018 at 8:39 AM Well, welcome to the US of A, where teachers, except full professors at universities, make less than garbage collectors in many locales ... Little wonder that our kids do so poorly in math and science in so many places ... Tragic, really. Thanks for commenting, Faraz Best wishes, Gershon

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart June 21, 2018 at 7:06 AM Sharp pen, mighty sword bearer, slicing off chunks of truth. Great piece Comrade. xomo! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart June 21, 2018 at 8:42 AM You IS ravenous. Gershon Wolf June 21, 2018 at 8:37 AM Me sit down at King Arthur's board. Lop off side of venison. Devour all in 2 minutes. What for dessert? Grrrr. Go slice up next victim. Bwa-ha-ha! ~ 'g'

Tom Cunningham June 21, 2018 at 1:46 AM Now that is an interesting fact Gershon, mmm they followed the big money trail I think . A worrying trend though. Tom. Gershon Wolf June 21, 2018 at 8:35 AM You're right. It is a worrying trend, esp. since there have been periods where idealistic students from the Ivies went into teaching, social work, and other helping professions. Right now? -- Those days B gone!

Lyric Man June 20, 2018 at 11:27 PM Gershon, when you get fierce you go all out.. I love this! Gershon Wolf June 21, 2018 at 8:33 AM Hey, thanks, L.M! As for fierce, I am a 'wolf,' you know ... And anyway, why leave anything on the 'field of play,' so to speak? Might as well give it all you've got ... Thank you for your visit and comment! Much appreciated. Best wishes, Gershon

Connie Marcum Wong June 20, 2018 at 10:49 PM I agree Gershon. My son and daughter both teach. I just wrote a poem about how unfairly teachers are considered. : ) Gershon Wolf June 20, 2018 at 11:03 PM So you really know then, Connie … Other countries value their teachers much more than we do … and in the long run, the overall decline (except for your kids!) in teacher quality will impact America as a whole---if it hasn't already! Thank you for your visit, Conne! :) gw