Dear student
It baffles me that I must say
I'm not your parent in any way
I won't nudge you
At the crack of dawn
Choosing classes?
That's on you, come on!
Act your age
Tep up to the plate
I'm just here to educate

I'm not your mother
I'm not your father
I'm not your friend
I'm not your clerk
Stand up, show up
Do the work

Dear student
Hear me loud and clear
I'm not your babysitter, dear
Party all night?
That's your call
Homework done?
Not my problem at all
Exams looming?
You better prepare
Your future boss
Will know if you cared

I'm not your mother
I'm not your father
I'm not your friend
I'm not your clerk
Stand up, show up, do the work

Dear student
Let's get it straight
I'm not your secretary
Not here to wait
Won't fill your forms
Nor google your stuff
Reading the syllabus
Isn't that tough
Being an adult
Isn't just a phrase
It's your ticket
Through this maze

I'm not your mother
I'm not your father
I'm not your friend
I'm not your clerk
Stand up, show up
Do the work

Dear student
It's clear I must convey
I'm not your hire
Not in any way
I do care
Et you must stand strong
Your life, your choice
Right or wrong