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Toward the Cliff

The Pied Piper of failure loose in our schools Cacophony playing of pedants and fools He lures and beguiles to those innocent souls Who locked in his footsteps —will never be whole (The New Room: March, 2023)

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Panagiota Romios

Date: 3/20/2023 5:13:00 PM

It’s a tragedy of major proportions . Excellent crafting of this poem Schools have been tumbling to the ground for decades, Now?!Catastrophic Panagiota (Retired Teacher Chicago and San Francisco)

Daniel Turner

Date: 3/20/2023 3:55:00 PM

So true, Kurt. I like your explanation better:)

Kurt Philip Behm
Date: 3/20/2023 4:04:00 PM

Thanks Daniel, unfortunate to have to write about it.