Ten Minutes

It's only been ten minutes,
you've only got a little bit there

If you keep writing
I suppose that's okay

But if you keep thinking
just think of what will happen
think of your sway.

Suddenly it isn't just about funding
for sports or arts
it isn't just this page with words

It's you. It's you on that page
Your thoughts, your future, your family on that page
Think about her, she's the girl whom you love
think of what you can tell her
about funding for sports and arts education.

How do we solve this large problem? you'll say
to this girl. How can we offer the best for
our students? What is the best, dear love?
Because you and I did not get the best, love.
You and I did not get the best.