by Phil Elroy

Created on: November 23, 2011   Last Updated: November 25, 2011

Occupy ACT

I’ve heard they’re holding protests
Percentages and all that;
I don’t tune into the news all that often –
I couldn’t really tell you what’s going on

It’s called “Occupy…” something-or-other
I’m too occupied with school to care;
Being a senior isn’t as easy as it sounds –
Grades, tests, SATs and, the big one, college

I have to take these tests and stress about school
Because colleges only accept “bright young minds”;
Am I not more than just my test score, my number –
I’m a human being and I bring more to the table

I got an official looking envelope in the mail today
With the ACT logo emblazoned upon it;
I got a 33 composite, one of the best scores in the nation –

I am the 99%.

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