The Invisible Child

I sit in the classroom on a table with three

I’m not more able or S.E.N

I’m simply just me

I don’t have a temper or prone to an outburst

I just want to be visible

I have an educational thirst

My attendance is perfect and I’m never late

My homework in on time

And I’m everyone’s best mate

I do my very best and wouldn’t dare complain

I put my head down

Unfortunately, you do the same

I thrive at the subjects that you’ll never measure

Music, PE and art

I do them for pleasure

Sports day comes around and my turn to shine

Winning all the races

No praise is mine

SAT’s come around and my learning has gone into decay

More and more testing

We repeat everyday

You know my name but you don’t know who I am

My likes and interests

Is this a government scam?

The end of the year and my annual report is due

You tick the boxes

I’m average in more than a few

I’m hoping next year that I become more visible

Recognition at last

But for now I’m still invisible