these kids under pressure of multiple choice tests the alcoholic parents at home the lines in school with no talking allowed the lunches too small to cover the sound of growling bellies the clammy hands when the principal makes a visit the names whispered back and forth cutting to the bone the inconsistent discipline bouncing from home and school and back again the shortened recesses and the increased structure the classrooms too full the heroes too few these kids under pressure exist in their tight cages with limited possibilities limited chances limited self-worth these kids under pressure