Some kids go back to school today, as ordered by our leader,
protected by their masks and plexiglass.
It’s not the school of olden days; there is no Weekly Reader,
instead a constant threat inside the class.
Coronavirus is now every school’s new bully boy.
It wants your grandma’s life, not your lunch money.
As bad as learning was before, there were things you’d enjoy.
But now even the teacher’s acting funny.
There is no recess, hunker down at your desk for the day.
And conversation’s hard wearing a mask.
Whatever bonds you had with classmates likely went away.
You may have questions you’re afraid to ask.
Remember you’re polluting every item that you touch,
pens and pencils, paper, desk and books.
And if you overact, or else, perhaps, protest too much,
you’ll have to just imagine dirty looks.
For many kids the benefit of school is making friends,
relationships that sometimes last a life.
But this contamination’s likely where that habit ends.
Your education now’s a two-edged knife.
Honor students, future dropouts, average C attainers,
thrust into this petri dish of schooling,
keep your distance, wear your mask: these are both no-brainers.
This is an experiment unspooling.
Remember, no talking and no fooling !