Not Only the Rich are Bright

Far too often it’s assumed that poorer children lack the brains

Of those whose parents have great wealth; this largely false assumption reigns

Within too many who are against the whole idea of grammar schools,

Instead of seeing them as being a place where hope and excellence rules.

It’s true that many a poorer child is not attuned to working hard,

But that is something that can be changed, but never will be if they’re barred

From going to schools where they’ll be stretched, and all the teachers there believe

That every child must learn to work, and every child will then achieve

The good results the rich expect, even if their child is dim,

And must work hard, as otherwise, the chance to shine’d be rather slim.

For money doesn’t equal brains, and being poor should never mean

That children shouldn’t have the chance to go to schools where it is seen

As normal that a child does well, and benefits from what they’re taught,

Leaving with some excellent grades, as every bright young student ought.