THE TEST
Tests...
Most of us have been out of school for many, many years, but don't think that the days of studying, learning and taking tests are over. They will never be over.
Most of us have been out of school for many, many years, but don't think that the days of studying, learning and taking tests are over. They will never be over.
THE TEST
The test is a mirror...
Every test is a curious mirror
Reflecting confidence and truth
Or, lack thereof.
The test is a mirror...
Displaying naked realism of who we are
Exposing vulnerabilities of who we are not
Or, who we wish to be.
The test is a mirror...
Prohibiting facade and masquerade
Enforcing society's blueprint of conformity
Or, simply guiding our true self.
The test is a mirror...
Unwavering, without grace of grading on a curve
Prodding, quizzes encourage fearful insight
Or, maybe it is only a ruse.
The test is a mirror...
We are our own professors
Posting grades of pass or fail to ourselves
Yet, we take and re-take the same exam...
What have we learned?
posted by Mary Pettigrew | 3:54 PM
2 Comments:
Another fantastic one Mary, another clever deconstructive treat, and so true:)
And another new word for me: ruse. Once again, Thank You for expanding my english vocabulary and in such an inspirational way too :)
I'm simply in love with your poems cuz as I've told you before, they remind me so much of my beloved poet Wisława Szymborska. I seriously need to send you couple of her books.
I love it, love it, love it ! You need to publish.
Thankfully your blog allowed me to type more then 140 characters...
Magi ~
So glad you've connected with this poem and others! And, thanks for introducing me to Szymborska. I'm really enjoying her lovely work!
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