picture in my mind

Schooling in Singapore

Caught in the midst of this rat race,
Everyone wound up in this paper chase,
Your worth is measured by the distinctions you scored,
The more the better, the more you’re adored.
But really, nothing, nothing will ever be enough,
Who cares if getting where you are was tough?
Anything short of perfection is scorned,
And anything less than the ideal mourned.
Now perfection is all well and good,
And I would be perfect if I could.
But this endless academic quest
To hoard As in a paper treasure chest –
For what purpose, for what aim?
For security, for fear of shame.
Because eight As will be dismal compared to nine,
And six and seven not at all fine.
Throw your interests out the window,
Math and Science are all you need to know.
You see, pursuing your passions is just too risky,
And to falter would be all too easy.
Who cares about gratitude or humility,
Courtesy, sincerity or generosity?
In this race it’s every man for himself,
Keep up those As, or you’ll be left on the shelf.



I say this should be published in the newspaper. Speaks for all Singaporean youngsters.


Anyway, The Last Samurai was FANTASTIC. I loved it. It's another movie where I can appreciate the fighting scenes.