POETRY: What's in a Grade
I don't understand this grade-system crap
Who ever thought of this, I wish you'd get slapped
Honestly now- it doesn't make sense
To test my knowledge by the grade on a test
And what were you thinking "A" is excellence
Don't you mean "E"
No- that'd make too much sense
And "B" for above average
(the average, that's C)
This whole grading system seems messed up to me.
And how can you possibly see my potential?
All a grade gives you is a G.PA., that can't be too helpful
Einstein and Lincoln were fools of their class
But they became the creators of our past
I just don't think I'll ever really see
How much you can tell about my by my "B"
This world sucks today,
So much hatred and war
Maybe the least of importance lies in a score
And SAT's- what the hell is that?
I cannot believe I just became a stat!
If you want to know me
Turn off the TV
Forget about my "B"
Talk to my family
Stop worrying about the next success story
Or the kid who got "perfect" on his SAT
I may not be beautiful or the next president
But this level of my knowledge is evident
And its not in an "A" or 100 percent.
I am someone important
I know who I am
I am individual,
A strong, young woman.
I have goals that you will never know
I want a family and a career:I'm excited about growth.
So take a minute
Stop worrying about the grade
I can't believe we all play this charade
Life is about so much more than an "A"
I AM learning I don't care what you say!
Whoever thought of this grade system crap
You didn't think it through
And all I can say is "F" to you!
Lauralie Ezra
