Road To Realization (Part I)
I’m finally growing up; I realize
Real eyes can recognize these real lies
Lies he, in a landscape barren
Bearin’ a false teachin’ he believed in
Deceived by these elders, he felt like the bait
Bate the result as they betray the whole class of oh-eight
Ate the lessons; trusted; left awed
Odd how you long to go back, sidestep the façade
Fraud; caused his mind to alter
Altar of this education abandoned; falter
Faltered, for as he appraised
Praised then, all of the knowledge he gained
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(To be continued)
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