As the volume settles in this confined cube of a classroom
I lay one sheet of paper on each desk
I tell my students to prepare them for a test
I tell myself they don't need another test
I do it anyway
Now I want you each to answer with precision
Give me your mind and stave the heart for now
Allow your finger tips to work in ways they have not been taught yet
Do this correct
The way they are going to expect
In the top right corner please write your:
Name
Date
Eating disorder
Depression
ADHD
Food insecurity
Anxiety
Family issues
Lack of sleep
Now leave them there and focus
There is no room for those here
Not in a classroom
And not in a test like this
Human does not belong right now
This test determines too much
To show that you are not enough
So good luck on this test
When you are finished
Sign with your everything
And hope for the best
May 9, 2018
May 9, 2018 at 3:29 PM UTC
As the volume settles in this confined cube of a classroom
I lay one sheet of paper on each desk
I tell my students to prepare them for a test
I tell myself they don't need another test
I do it anyway
Now I want you each to answer with precision
Give me your mind and stave the heart for now
Allow your finger tips to work in ways they have not been taught yet
Do this correct
The way they are going to expect
In the top right corner please write your:
Name
Date
Eating disorder
Depression
ADHD
Food insecurity
Anxiety
Family issues
Lack of sleep
Now leave them there and focus
There is no room for those here
Not in a classroom
And not in a test like this
Human does not belong right now
This test determines too much
To show that you are not enough
So good luck on this test
When you are finished
Sign with your everything
And hope for the best
I watched my students take their spring standardized test today. During that time this formed.
