If I do not possess graduation certificates or a degree,
What do you think of me?
Am I illiterate, un-educated, or a drop out?
Perhaps a failure would be more suited?
I suppose you'd say it decreases my life chances of success,
With nothing to prove my intelligence,
I'd be a risk.
And if I told you about my passion, my dream, my determination,
Would it make a difference?
If I told you tests and assignments were not my suited measure.
But I could show you what it is
that I treasure,
What is it about that piece of paper, inked with words and letters,
that proves me to you?
Without it,
am I unwise, unskilled and talent less?
Ill-mannered, unkempt, and emotionless?
Knowledge can be gained without education,
Experience can be done without information,
Intelligence is not always academic,
And people can achieve through life without merit.
Apr 10, 2013
Apr 10, 2013 at 3:46 PM UTC
If I do not possess graduation certificates or a degree,
What do you think of me?
Am I illiterate, un-educated, or a drop out?
Perhaps a failure would be more suited?
I suppose you'd say it decreases my life chances of success,
With nothing to prove my intelligence,
I'd be a risk.
And if I told you about my passion, my dream, my determination,
Would it make a difference?
If I told you tests and assignments were not my suited measure.
But I could show you what it is
that I treasure,
What is it about that piece of paper, inked with words and letters,
that proves me to you?
Without it,
am I unwise, unskilled and talent less?
Ill-mannered, unkempt, and emotionless?
Knowledge can be gained without education,
Experience can be done without information,
Intelligence is not always academic,
And people can achieve through life without merit.
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