increase the classes
one size fits all
for the masses
slowly we fix
slow as molasses
bulging classrooms
requests unheard?
awaiting resources
the good word

dreams of true education taken
curious children forsaken
hope questioned
effort drought
who can blame them, 
argue with their doubt
and we
who know more 
than most know about

leaders burned out 
deeply devoted
despite the passion
rif, by numbers; demoted
pushed to the brim
stretched too thin
all the roadblocks
tower over the wins

more responsibilities, more tests
yes, perhaps little resource
but, do better than your best
as your needs are ignored
what’s one more request?
yes, you’re the professionals
but you don’t know best
please don’t leave, 
but things won’t change
the community thinks poorly?  
well, that’s strange

the obstacles
so much to fight
dream of transformation

because all                   isn’t right

with each nonsensical decision
our hearts sink lower, 
chests remain tight
feelings of hopelessness
worry through the night
not the decision-maker’s problem
out of mind                    when out of sight
our perspectives ignored
must be oversight
not enough weaponry with which to fight



oldie, but feeling really relevant.  
love to you.  
~Rachel