The academic game,
society's obstacle course:
years of drinking in
stale knowledge
packaged in tedium,
mastering the art
of faithful
regurgitation.
reading
writing
forgetting.
waiting for the brass ring
that glitters above the
ceremonial cap and gown,
so that you can write
ph and d after your
superannuated
name.
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Author:
Berthold Lippel (
Offline) - Published: June 8th, 2016 00:55
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Blood - sweat and tears
Locked in a LAB for three long years
Unravelling nature mysteries
Penanance of Biochemist PhD's
A cap and gown and Mans applaud
Is scant but just reward
But Academia I won't picket
A PhD's a good meal ticket
Recruiting Boards cannot resist
A PhD for their SHORT LIST - AMEN
Thanks for posting - BRIAN
Never let your schooling get in the way of your education....
I know.I am the daughter of a teacher,
Thanks Bert.
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