My son drops out of school

By Toyin Feibo

 

I work hard to keep him in school

Spending my hard-earned income to pay his fees

Providing for all his school needs but….

My son drops out of school.

Waking up early to cook his meals

Ensuring that his school bag is packed

Treating him right and getting him set, still….

My son drops out of school.

There were days when I forgot to pack a thing or two for him

I’d rush through the day to make sure he’s okay

Rush through traffic to pick him on time to avoid

paying a fine for late pick up still…..

My son drops out of school.

A smile for the school staff as I drop him daily

Just to ensure that he has a good day at school

Overlooking a few excesses of the school, still….

My son drops out of school.

Now, the school was closed due to the pandemic

I had no choice but to work from home as well

Mother and child found a way to cope

for 4 weeks straight, now…..

My son drops out of school.

I put him in school so I could go to work

With this pandemic, that’s not going to work

Staying with him has been included

in my work, hmmm…..

My son drops out of school.

School sends a mail to start online classes

I’m meant to pay 90% of his fees for online classes

I’ll provide the device, the internet and

electricity, what?……

My son must drop out of school.

The son in question is 19  months old

Running, watching cartoons and playing

are his delight

Yet, I should pay 90% fees to keep him

at home, no way!….

My son must drop out of school.

I got a timetable from his school

Providing daily structure they call it

Time for food, for rhymes and play, =ØDÞ…..

My son must drop out of this school.

What will be taught a 19 month old online

A child with very low attention span

Yet I’ll pay 90% fees, don’t worry school…..

My son has dropped out already.