quiet please children testing
today is a testing day
you can hear a pencil drop if
you listen...put your ear up to that
closed door...the one without the sign
you'll hear the sound of
one child left behind
his routine is interrupted
they are using his space today
his needs aren't important
he wouldn't understand the questions
would he...he doesn't speak english does he
it's not his goals...what does it matter
anyway
keep him quiet...let him color...give him
extra recess if he's good
don't let him distract them
listen
can you hear it
soft like tiny feet
it's the sound of one child
left behind
Thank you , Angie, for letting me post your poem.
Teachers, parents, and writers: I would love to hear what you think about Angie's powerful words. All opinions are welcome here...you know that.
