The Student

The student sits and listens to the
teacher preach and preach
But how much do they care to learn
how many can we reach?
The student holds our future in his
mind and in his hands
But how well do we prepare them
to care for our cherished lands?
The student has such pressures
drugs, parents, peers and grades
But how do we assist their quest
for knowledge and accolades
The student is our future
to our world they hold the key
But how well they are prepared
is up to you and me

Published 2006