School Poem

The principal of Georgia High School apologized for reading a poem called ``The New School Prayer'' over the school's intercom, which brought complaints from some parents who said it violated the principle of separation of church and state.Tommy Craft said he wanted not to promote religion but to provoke thought and discussion among students about the changing political climate in school when he read the poem before the Thanksgiving break.

Many of you have requested the poem that was read on the air. Well, here you go!
Author is unknown...

Now I sit me down in school
Where praying is against the rule.
For this great nation under God
Finds mention of Him very odd.
If Scripture now the class recites
It violates the Bill of Rights.
Anytime my head I bow
Becomes a federal matter now.
The law is specific; the law is precise.
Praying out loud is no longer nice.
Praying aloud in a public hall
Upsets those who believe in nothing at all.
In silence alone we can meditate
And if God should get the credit - Great!
They are bringing their guns;
I don't dare bring my Bible,
To do so, might make me liable.
So, now Oh Lord, this plea I make;
Should I be shot in school, my soul please take.