I
Plagues claim all sorts of victims, large and small
Paupers, princes, places, things--ideas
One such victim, to the surprise of all
Is education, at least as it was
II
Prior to the plague, most showed up for class
Having done most of the reading, most days
COVID has made the instructor an ass
If he or she or they expect these ways
III
To yet remain; for now, expect nothing
Save ample anxiety about grades
Turning up in the flesh is not their thing;
Nor does reading win their accolades
IV
Thinking? Memorization takes its place
Though one can memorize without knowing
What words written with style, substance and grace
Might mean; thus, does indoctrination sing
V
Oxymoronic is online learning,
Like jumbo shrimp or the same difference
If from texts and discussions, you’re gleaning
Naught, what could you possibly be learning?
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D. J. Reddall
I write because my time is limited and my imagination is not.
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Thinking? Memorization takes its place Though one can memorize without knowing What words written with style, substance and grace Might mean; thus, does indoctrination sing This stanza is the ultimate truth! Loved your poem!