Slipped Through The Cracks

At the age of 15 your life is defined

It's measured in ounces and grams

The wisdom of ages is soon pushed away

For a crystal that's purchased in drams

No time for book learning, the street is your school

It teaches a lesson that's real

You shun lit and science, that's crap for your parents

The only thing real is the deal

Words on a page, they're so hard to read

The will to learn, it's not in your creed

Why should I care, I really can't see

The teaching of man, they mean nothing to me

Sports is the answer that's what you've been told

it's the only way you'll succeed

A ball is your teacher, replaces the textbook

It's the only tool that you'll need

History and math are soon pushed away

By the glory bestowed by a sport

The classroom's forgotten, their teachings outdated

You live by the rules of the court

Although things aren't perfect

They're trying their best

The choice is left up to you

Resist the temptation of the easy way out

The promises made just aren't true

You've made your decision have given up trying

And now there is no turning back

Another statistic for our failing system

Another that's slipped through the cracks