Hard at Work
A guy there sitting in front of me
books open that I can see.
Fidgeting there, pen in his mouth
Wondering how on earth to get out.

You can tell he's thinking really hard
trying to understand the work he is charged.
Eluding him as he looks around,
as if there an answer were to be found.

Wild of hair and clear of eye
Comfy shirt he tries on try
He finds something and writes it down
But still he holds a concentrating frown.

His look may be casual, fun and carefree
but watching him, you can't fool me.
Knowledge is won through battle and sword,
while some others only need the word.

He will pass, will never fail
Though his thoughts fleet like hail.
He will try, he will succeed
until the world sets him free.
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