Aren't You Tired Of Trick Questions On Tests

aren't you tired of trick questions on tests
the lack of daydreaming everywhere
the stares you get even this late in life

whenever you wear anything old.
surely there is a Pole left
where you can go

only taking scientific measurements part time
the rest of the time painting the aurora borealis
on what is left of the skies

so that the children remember colours
and don't cry for the failed interviews
what is failing but falling through

to the other side
where God and the stars are.

mary angela douglas 15 may 2018