Revolution for the Tested By Kate Messner Write. But don’t write what they tell you to. Don’t write formulaic paragraphs Counting sentences as you go Three-four-five-Done. Put your pencil down. Don’t write to fill in lines. For a weary scorer earning minimum wage Handing out points for main ideas Supported by examples From the carefully selected text. Write for yourself. Write because until you do, You will never understand What it is you mean to say Or who you want to be. Write because it makes you whole. And write for the world. Because your voice is important. Write because people are hurting Because animals are dying Because there is injustice That will never change if you don’t. Write because it matters. And know this. They’ll tell you it won’t make a difference, Not to trouble over grownup things, Just fill in the lines And leave it at that. Tell them you know the truth. That writing is powerful. Just one voice on the page Speaks loudly. And not only can a chorus of those united ...