School

They set up rules for a functional harmony

Love thy neighbor, they said

Guess I did, I still do, it has been rough 

An obvious reward in being that good kid

Believe in karma, they said

Guess I did, I still do, it has been rough

Excellence has many dimensions when you strive

Try and try again, they said

Guess I did, I still do, it has been rough 

Navigating through emotions was underrated

Sacrifice is the high road to take, they said

Guess I did, I still do, it has been rough 

For all that you can buy, love isn't out of sale

You can't buy happiness with money, they said

Guess I did, I still do, it has been rough

Trouble in paradise? Gratitude prevailed in school

Always bring a return gift, they said

Guess I did, I still do, it has been rough 

Reciprocity was kindness, care was love

Always respond with politeness, they said

Guess I did, I still do, it has been rough 

There's a questioning checkpoint on all fronts

Don't take candies from strangers they said

Guess I did, I still do, it has been rough,

sometimes

-Al