Stay In School

He was fifteen years old
On his own living his life
Gave up parental guidance
Gave up his fellowship with God

He was a wondering sheep
A ship without someone at the rudder
Heading for destruction on the high seas
He thought he would be just fine

Then the inevitable happened
He got in a fight and drew a weapon
He left his opponent on the ground
He escaped to his home miles away

Not knowing what to do he consulted his friends
Everyone told him he should go back
He obeyed, went back and was arrested on the spot
Spent months in a maximum facility for minors

His arresting officer told him to plea guilty and the judge would send him home
Being naïve as he was he once again obeyed
The judge saw a nervous and scared young boy before her
She asked the mother if she wanted him home

Mother said yes and judge told her he is on bail and should be in school A.S.A.P.
He was registered in school and next time he went before Her Honor he was put on probation
He was grateful for the second chance and graduated from school amidst much adversity
If he can do it, so can you. Stay in School no matter what.