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This poem is dedicated to the youth of my nation struggling to cope up with parental pressure. Our education system is more like a “degree” based system where imparting knowledge is secondary to overflowing wallets.
Will I be
Just another statistic
Another life lost
To exalted expectations
Reeling under
The ignominy and stigma
Of failing to secure a position
In the top notch institution
Will I be
Scrutinized
For breaking the mould
For actions that are considered bold
For choosing to pursue a career
Distinct from the customary
Aspiring to far greater things
To do something revolutionary
I’m not the only one
Dreading the alarm
Tossing and turning in my sleep
Looked down on by those
Who think our goal is beyond our reach
Who relentlessly preach
Often subjected to partiality
Teachers launching into a tirade
About how we’re abdicating our filial responsibility
Do not magnify our capability
We will accomplish everything
Within our ability
We know we have to work hard
But do not threaten or scare us
But morally support
And mentally prepare us
Our young minds are
Struggling to stay resilient
In this cut throat competition
With the academically brilliant
Don’t try to live your dreams
Through your children
For we have dreams of our own
We’re not asking to be spoon fed
But don’t dampen our spirits with cold comfort
Don’t push us out of our comfort zone
Weary of our corrupted education system
Where our worth is judged by marks
Drawing distinction
Where bribe is commonly referred to as donation
Where a child hailing from a backward region
Is overpowered,
Falling prey to the politically incorrect legion
Do not dismiss my thoughts
For I’m young but I’ve seen it all
Little voices like mine
Filled with indignation
Will one day start a movement for liberation
Promote and propagate equality
Build a just, bias free and educated nation
