The Lies I Was Told About School

I was told at my first entrance That schooling is my survival chance Later knowledge not school made me bold Oh I discovered, what a lie I was told! I was told that school is education But a stereotyped learning brought frustration Yes, it gave a little but stole my joy I decipher, its breeding will make me a toy I was told schooling is success, A barge of true happiness. Until I saw successes without school And I saw scholar in poverty's pool School brings fulfillment When it's guarded with every commitment But how can I be sure of peace When with her arms, my fears increase? Now, I refused to be deceived By every lie I once believed I learn beyond scholarship I choose a better mentorship