Members ThePilgrim Posted December 3, 2011 Members Share Posted December 3, 2011 The yellow bus By Vox Day It was a fine September day, When my sweet poppet came to say, Oh Daddy, could we please discuss The purpose of that yellow bus? I see the children get on board While our house is always ignored. It looks like fun, it looks so cool, To ride upon it off to school! Her little face was serious, And naturally curious About this strange phenomenon Her friends had all departed on. With some misgiving then I knew An explanation now was due. I placed a hand under my chin And wondered how I should begin. Then I remembered my school days Now dim in memory's fading haze The good times, and the bad times too, When everything was bright and new. And yet my main recollection Was a sense of disaffection. Endless boredom, a parody Of learning, farce and tragedy! Do you know what they'll learn today? She shook her head without delay. They first will learn the alphabet ... But Daddy, don't they know it yet? She interrupted in surprise, Amazement in those big brown eyes. Ten letters is the minimum, I said, that's where they're starting from. She blinked and looked somewhat perturbed. So, what would I do, next I heard. I know my letters, phonics too, Today I read a book – no, two! And yet, they're gone for the whole day Do they do nothing there but play? That sounds so fun, can I go there? I think that would be only fair! They do play, my lovely flower, But for just one single hour. Then all the rest they sit in class And wait as the long hours pass. For no child can hope to move on 'til all is learned by everyone. But Daddy, that's ridiculous. Surely, it could never be thus! It's worse than that, (I thought it through), As they teach things that are not true. They will not let you learn of God And instill logic badly flawed. It's not so much education As naked indoctrination. For little is more blindly cruel Than sentencing a child to school. Of course, these thoughts I did not share As she stood innocently there Their parents love your friends, I'm sure But Mommy and I love you more. These next years will suffice to show How freedom helps a mind to grow, And you, my dear, will always be A child of God and liberty. Did she fathom? I cannot say. She'll tell me so One day, I pray. God bless, Larry HappyChristian and John81 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members John81 Posted December 3, 2011 Members Share Posted December 3, 2011 :clapping: :amen: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members irishman Posted December 3, 2011 Members Share Posted December 3, 2011 very good and true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members bibletotingunslinger Posted December 11, 2011 Members Share Posted December 11, 2011 What yall said,,, :clapping: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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