We are gathered here today
To mourn the passing
Of our dearly beloved
Love for learning
She arrived bright-eyed
Wick ready to burn
English, Math, Science
She was ready to take on the world
We saw the light leaving
Slowly but surely
Love for writing
Crushed
by stock phrases
Love for science
Squashed
by pursuit of exact answers
Love for learning
Slowly, surely replaced
By Exam smarts
School days stretched out
supplementary classes, typing classes, leadership courses
Love for learning,
Remained
only to be developed
In the ever shrinking time
outside school
…
We watched her
whittle
to
nothing
and bow out
leaving us
With a whimper not a bang
Farewell
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