HEADS

Cock crows, alarm beeps

Smoke sways, mother sweeps

Time to arise, time to dare

Father says make hay, Mother says the sun shines on the best

‘’Education is the key to all success”

Bell rings, sandals match

Queue slithers, voices whisper

Time to make order of the day

Headmaster says discipline is the core, Teacher says grammar is the chore

“Education is the stepping-stone and pedestal on which the greatest stand”

TAILS

Cock crows, alarm beeps

Smoke sways, mother sweeps

Pain on my back from the mat glare

Father says hunger cannot end, Mother concludes unless poverty ends

“Education’s roots are bitter, but its fruits are sweet”

Bell rings, sandals match

Queue slithers, voices whisper

I hope to make the best of the day, make a difference

Headmaster says sharing is caring, Teacher says four is not a crowd, its caring

“Education is the movement from darkness to light”

Poem contributed by AOEF Youth Advisory Council member Brian Ouma Ochieng, Kenya