Ontario’s teachers are putting up quite a fight
Some people say they are in the wrong but I think they are right
Money isn’t what this conflict is all about
Ontario’s Premier wants to take a different route
School is nowhere near what it was when we used to attend
Parents should take up the teachers’ cause and help them to defend
The government in their infinite wisdom wants to put more kids in each class
Doug Ford and his Conservatives need a good kick in the ass
They want high school students to do some subjects online
To quote a famous comedian – “Hey Doug, here’s your sign”
You want to congest the class and then send them on their own?
We have to stop all this stupidity before the first seed has been sown
The trouble today is that children aren’t getting the attention that they need
They grow up and reach high school and some can barely read
More educational assistants are required for kids with special needs
Now you want to put more kids in this classroom and expect them to succeed?
The emphasis should be on the children and the needs that they require
Teachers need more of the one on one so they can instruct and inspire
There are so many of us adults living here today
That had a favourite teacher that was able to show them the way
The path that should be taken is to lighten the educator’s chore
So they can answer all their questions and let them study more
More recognition should be given to educational assistants that are with them in the class
The work that they have to perform is indeed a delicate task
Remember these same people aren’t paid when school is on a break
Filing for Employment Insurance is a labour they have to undertake
This means that they only pay into their pension for part of the year
They literally put their lives on the line and need to work longer to make it a career
Lately I’ve been intrigued and have been reading some of the posts online
One person’s comment was “If they can’t handle it, why don’t they just resign”
I just sit back and shake my head at all the crap that is said
The thought that came to me I will share with you instead
This goes out to all the trolls that have chosen to constantly beret this profession
I’m going to try to stay polite and use some discretion
There is something so ironic that I think I need to share
Just so you will understand and maybe finally become aware
Those of you who publish all your comments and think of being so bold and bright
If it wasn’t for these people that you harass, you wouldn’t be able to read or write
The Black Sheep Poet 