University of Life
His first experience of the schoolyard
on his first day, shown total disregard
by all of his peers, as pecking order
being established, viewing disorder
he was unsure if, or how to interact
for no reason he was physically attacked
by children that he had known as good friends
his status in the pecking order now depends,
demonstrating courage, and determination,
looking to gang leaders for inspiration
allowing himself to take pain and beatings
gaining respect that he was seeking,
after years of unhappiness, abuse
he had gained some knowledge that he could use
in future life, schoolyard politics into lifetime
Politics, never again a victim of any crime.
14 April 2017.
Contest:- schoolyard politics.
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