Beyond Those Gates

 Watching from behind cloudy glass

The "snow" falling on the grass

But here I am, stuck in class

Behind those gates

 

As the teacher talks my mind goes blank

Knowing well she would throw me from the plank

For "insubordination" of this rank

Open those gates

 

A jargon she speaks, though I can't comprehend

Scabs of pride ripped open - I need to mend

These procrastinating ways I've come to defend

Raise those gates

 

For arbitrary reasons I can't find the cause

Which breaks moral ethics and nullifies these laws

Of basic violations - a plethora of flaws

Push those gates

 

The clock ticking slowly away

Above my head, making me pray

Anxious to end a meticulous day

Call the Gatekeeper!

 

It's the weekend and somehow I don't care

For there's more to be done than I'm aware

A mountain of homework to invoke my glare

Past those gates

 

A few minutes longer, for this I can't wait

I've been here too long, already too late

For when the bell rings, I'll be through that gate

Through those gates

 

And I'll decide for myself if it's snow or rain

Whatever it is, just awash my pain

And I'll go home whistling while these streetlights wane

Beyond those gates to Utopia 

Reviews

[Stephen Scaggs]

Oh my goodness. This poem is love.

[Liverpoolfan]

This is great. The poem flows very well, the structure is clear, as is the story told. haha, this is brillant. I know the feeling very well. Wonderful.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Oh I remember those days all to well... mind off on other things then class... a very funny and upbeat piece... it flowed wonderfully and gave me a good laugh. Enjoyed it very much.

[The Message]

The flow in this poem is absolutely unbelievable, it just rolls off the tongue (Well, mind) flawlessly. Excellent work.

[A]

Very nice. :D

The story is told clearly, rhymes nicely, and repeats the last gate line smoothly. The words flowed fluently, making it a very nice read. :D