You think
if you swell your chest
and shout with a voice that covers others’
if you argue
every word from the teacher’s mouth
that somehow you can win.
Oh, but hon,
who really has the power?
Consequences grow with your defiance
and you’re the one who loses.
The class laughs,
but it’s at you, not with you.
Biliousness and lies do not lead to success.
Trust me,
honey catches the flies
of achievement and respect.
Shawn L. Bird 
My Dad used to have a saying, “You catch more flies with honey than vinegar.” Truth. Also the teacher/professor has the final say.
It’s hard to learn when you’re not in the room, and if you miss enough work, you repeat the year. When you’re doing an extra year of high school while your friends are working and starting their adult life, who is the loser? It’s a situation rife with ironies.
Ah, I’m reminded of many instances! You live you learn, I suppose.
Knowledge comes with maturity! (and visa versa)
Thought provoking!
I like the name of your blog. All or nothing, indeed! 🙂
Thank you very much, Shawn! 😊
This illustrates the illusion of the indigo child- somehow, intellect and insight are supposed to supersede wisdom.
Wisdom and intelligence are so rarely connected.
True!
I love the way you use hon through this piece; I’ve never been a fan of studying or reading poetry in school, but yours I truly enjoy. Keep it going, don’t get discouraged.
Thanks. 🙂