Dear Students Poem by Randy McClave

Dear students:

In this classroom there are no walls
No boarders to keep you out,
No vigilantes to scream and shout
And free water is in the fountains in the halls.
Here you will learn about life and history
And about the founding fathers of this land,
Freedom must not ever be a mystery
It is always given by a different colored hand.

Dear students:

In this classroom all life matters
You are always equal to all the other pupils,
You have created your own scruples
And yes you are your own masters.
No matter the color of your skin
You came here to socialize and to learn,
So, let the teaching begin
And let's not ever let the flag, or the books burn.

Dear students:

Your life indeed is beautiful
No matter of your sexual preference or gender,
To your belief do not ever surrender
Your passion is truthfully dutiful.
In school you will learn how to react
In school, teachers are there to support and teach,
I will explain to you the truth and every fact
Teachers are not here to give a sermon or preach.

Dear students:

In this classroom I don't care what country you are from
You are not seen as a rapist or a drug dealer,
Nor are you seen as tax dollar or a job stealer
More than a student I want to see you to become.
You come to school for only one reason
And it's not to cause others pain or strife,
You are not here for treason
You came here only for an education for a better life.

Dear students:

No matter of your religious belief
Or how lies and stupidity constantly and immorally persist,
You are no terrorist
In this classroom you won't feel judged or grief.
You also have the right to how you want to worship
All students have a right to their own religion or creed,
There will never be a guilt trip
Here your mind and soul is freed.

Dear students:

Just because you are a female
No man or boy has the right to grab or abuse you,
They cannot molest you as if it's due
Every student is treated equally this I will tell.
Inside your body there's a soul and a brain
And a desire to take you as far as you can,
In this class there is no suffering or pain
In this classroom you're equal to any boy or man.

Dear students:

Thank you and welcome to my class
Take a desk and please listen and sit down,
This is now our town
You have a blueprint and a free boarding pass.
I am not here to judge or accuse or to fight
I am your teacher preparing you for life or college,
Your soul and brain I am here to ignite
I am here with only truth and knowledge.

Randy L. McClave