The School-Yard Years (Chapter 2)
Black-boards, class-rooms, gymnasiums and chalk
I had to battle to learn what was taught,
My low self-esteem never really helped
Running eased the pain that I always felt.
I had god-given, athleticism
My parents and teachers, in their wisdom,
Saw this talent and led the side-line cheers
This was a constant through my school-yard years.
Maths, computer studies, English and sport
The first round’s done; the second’s being fought,
A front-row-forward for West Mitchelton
An unyielding force in competition,
Whether on the field or in English class
My will-power shone brighter then the stars,
My brothers’; death, became my biggest fear
It threatened twice, during my high school years.
Tech-drawing, welding and metallurgy
My education’s now, tertiary,
There wasn’t much point, I never learnt much
But made it through regardless of the drugs,
To become qualified as a tradesman
And nurture to ripeness, my addiction,
As I embarked into my career
With muddied memories of my school-yard years.
And that pathetic smile filled every year...
23/01/08 ADO
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sounds like you jumped over hurdles and made it...
oldaspirationsneverdie...7
I struggled in high school, with many emotional troubles surfacing,
I did not do as well as I might have... I know what a lack of
self esteem can do, for I did not please my parents, I was not
their ideal and I lost interest in myself and life, yet I still succeeded
somewhat, graduated and went on to college! I just didn't get enough
needed attention growing up, from the people that mattered to me.
Yes a struggle is what I experienced all through high school, I
can really identify with your poem....Sounds like however you
beat the odds, and made it! I still struggle with the pains....of
being less than someone's ideal and yet I know it's silly, but those
things can haunt you forever....Keep a stiff upper lip and love
thyself...Like your poem, well written and it has a message, love,
that can help others, the glory can give hope!
Thanks
I think a lot of people find themselves in upheavel at some point in their school life. Since 'The School-Yard Years' can be quite daunting for most, but it does end.
And the choices we make after that are what will define us as adults. I mean I worked through a lot of what troubled me as a child but I still think I've far from overcome the odds.
But that too is now a defining part of who I am.
Basically I came to the conclusion that I'm the only one who can help me and as long as I'm happy with who I am, then, that's all that matters. And I am, Now.