Jewel Abbey is a student from The Oxford School. She has always been an avid writer. She started writing poetry during her pre-teen years and it became one of her ways to express her thoughts and feelings.
She is a dreamer with a vivid imagination for the future.
Tolerance
A month ago, the heart was sewn shut
The arteries were tangled with stitches of cruel profanities
Each carried it’s own mark. All were a part of mindless casualties.
A week ago, the eyes were pierced through.
By the nails of the fatuous. By the blade of the wretched.
The thread that sutured the eyelids,
Scarred the rejected, neglected and the tormented
A day ago, the lungs were tied together,
With hopes that the head may forget the living air we breathe
With hopes that the mind could drown in the deep abyss.
The ropes that bind the flesh dug through wounds beneath
Today, the bones were wrapped together.
Two feet stood in front of the postulate
Whilst darkness consumed the skin
With auburn leaves hiding in the shadows,
Hate spat from the cold throat and mist seeped out from the lips.
And once again, humanity failed to save a lost soul
With words of bliss.
Society failed to recognize
The difference between ignorance and innocence,
Which is truly a shame,
Because tolerance and understanding are partners in crime.
In a world where faith and hope exists,
About the School
At The Oxford School, students are given a holistic education that focuses on building their confidence and self-discipline . Our pastoral program is underlined by a child-centered approach that nurtures the individual abilities of each child, motivating students to utilize their own initiative and innovation and to actively participate in the learning process.Our students are provided with various opportunities to equip them with all the skills required in a challenging and changing world. The Student Council Body and the Prefectorial Body of our school provides a platform to students to develop effective leadership and team work skills. As a member of school council, the student gets an opportunity to voice his/her ideas, opinions and suggestions and thus help in the further progress and growth of the school.
