A never ending cycle

Halls of learning, walls of pain A cycle that drives us insane Deadlines and exams, a constant fear Will we succeed, or shed a tear? The weight of grades, a heavy load A single mistake, and our hearts explode Pressure mounts, stress takes its toll A never-ending cycle, young minds grow old In classrooms, we're forced to play A scripted role, night and day No room for error, no time to breathe Just a relentless pace, a stressful squeeze Sleepless nights, fueled by caffeine's might Yet still, our efforts end in disappointment's light Results, a harsh reminder of our strife A constant struggle, between hope and life The scratch of pen on paper, a haunting sound Echoes of effort, in a silence profound A symphony of struggle, hearts laid bare As words flow forth, tears fall, emotions share Heads bent low, pens scratch the floor Some recall lessons, others write for more A few pretend to focus, while minds stray free Outside the classroom, their thoughts long to be In unison, they scribble, a chorus of despair Some recalling wisdom, others just filling air A sea of faces, some engaged, some astray Each lost in their world, as the words drift away But still we hold on, to a glimmer of ho