All the world's a stage
Roles get assigned
Play your part
Depart

But I was hoping for a classroom
Even then, all voices do not travel well

Powers overreach. Encroach. Infringe
Even when they deserve restraining
We do not decisively tame the shrew

And sapience does not come with age
Most remain, at the same stage

Lessons left behind with the rubble
We rebuild, move on and forget

Repeat performances
As we make progress
Until curtain call

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