I realize you had to use certain words and you used them very well. The usage was very effective. Startling but effective. lol

The sad part is, our world is more full of ignorance than ever in the last fifty years.

I loved your 'crushing weight of adulthood'

I hope you do someday get that dead faced boy, or girl, to come up and thank you. I have maintained contact with one student, who works at WalMart. It's nice to be appreciated and see your hard work pay off in someone.
Thanks for sharing your heartfelt poem.
love, LinnAnn