A mind is a terrible thing to waste EbonyPoet
Date added: 07/12/2007
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A mind is a terrible thing to waste
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The thirst of knowledge
Why do we hesitate?
We refuse to use the opportunities
For a mind is a terrible thing to waste
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Within anything
That lives within this society
To embrace them
We must have the capabilities
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To drive
We must first learn
For the knowledge of life
We must yearn
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We must have that mind-set
To always achieve
For anything desired
We must roll- up our sleeves
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For knowledge is the fuel
That ignites one’s brain
To succeed in life
The history of life we must learn and obtain
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So many are at a loss
The lack of knowledge has paid the cost
We want to see change within our society
But we must first grasp the knowledge to change this country
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Many will debate
Love and hate
But when it comes to the essence of knowledge
A mind is a terrible thing to waste
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