Today in School

Today in school,
A boy will cower
In between
Snack machines
Waiting for the bell to ring.

In the halls
Couples will coo and fawn
Under envious stares.
In class
Students
Will challenge symbolism
While others stare down the clock.

The gift of the past,
The gift of a future,
Give gifts to me
With pre-used textbooks.

Don't write
Your dreams,
Write your life.
Don't watch
Your feet,
Watch the boy
Bullied into fear.

Today in school,
A boy will cower
In between
Snack machines
Waiting for the bell to ring.