There was a hearing
The rules were broken by one, followed by another
The evidence was presented, an overwhelming list of infractions

An overwhelming re-presentation
Of his maladjustment to the system
The hearing was about him, about his attitude, about his behavior

He is, he represents (No)
He implies the problem
If he is expelled, the problem will go away

Responsibility, relationship, mutuality, absolution

A person with a problem, I believe there's no such thing
As a person with a problem
If there is a problem it's a problem with the system
The system of home and family, of school and community

He is not in this alone
He is not the problem

A refelction of the system
A mirror image of ourselves, and our work

We acknowledge not all kids fit our ancillary desires
And when they don't fit, they become the problem

Expell the problem, make it go away