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The light bulb of learning is flickering so slow
Night classes as we know them are all set to go
From woodwork to Yoga, dancing and song
The isolated and lonely have come along
The tutors and students came from near and afar
To learn more about languages, or play the guitar
Many thousands of Kiwis have been through our doors
A fact that our government conveniently ignores
Now the time has come Walrus Tolley has said
To ditch ACE funding and go private instead
So to all of our learners, and tutors out there
This short sighted decision has made this quite clear
So let’s make the most of what we have left
Enjoy the classes and don’t feel bereft
Night classes will come back out of the dark
We all need to learn and continue to spark
The failed policies of past ages are set to repeat
Rogered by Ruthless politicians from easy street
But we will endeavour to help you along the way
For those who can afford it, it will be user pay.
Pam Ringrose
PPTA News November 2009, p. 14
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