“Climbing” (a short poem inspired of NJHS)
Piano Kaewchaiyo
They say you must be smart
To understand what others lack
But did they ever wonder
How long it took to climb so far
You like to color on various things
Yet toss a baseball and spread your wings
You like to walk
Yet finding new friends means more talk
Now you’re stuck with no luck
Watching others race for grades
In a classroom full of rage
With time and strength, you climb
But you falter when there is too much
You cry and doubt
Grandma said tears don’t fix such
You try again and sprout
As you climb, you smile
Because you know this was worth a trial
Friends, family, community
Together, it’s worthwhile
Up that hill, up that valley
Up that mountain
No matter how hard the times become
You’re still here just like everyone
Young to old
Weak to strong
Gentle to rough
We climb