Teacher, Teacher

I wrote this poem as a final project for T&L 301 and wanted to share it. Enjoy!

Teacher, Teacher

Teacher, teacher,
Why can’t I learn?
Is there something wrong?
The letters are backwards,
My brain doesn’t understand,
How can b and d be so hard to comprehend?

Teacher, teacher,
Why can’t I learn?
Is there something wrong?
Momma doesn’t speak the same language as you
When I’m at home at night,
My brain doesn’t understand,
How can your language be so hard to comprehend?

Teacher, teacher,
Why can’t I learn?
Is there something wrong?
I’m so hungry all the time,
I can’t focus on what you say,
My brain doesn’t understand,
My stomach growls all the time.
How can my hunger make it hard for me to comprehend?

Teacher, teacher,
Why can’t I learn?
Is there something wrong?
I can never focus,
Everything seems so hard,
My brain doesn’t understand,
Sitting still is just so hard,
How can AHDH make learning so hard for me to comprehend?

Teacher, teacher,
Why can’t I learn?
Is there something wrong?
The boys say I’m less,
The boys say I’m dumb,
My brain doesn’t understand,
Why is my sex a problem?
How can sexism be something for me to comprehend?

Student, student,
You can learn,
There’s nothing wrong,
You’re perfect in your individuality,
We’ll find a way for you learn,
And soon you’ll comprehend.
I wont let you down.