Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Poem #14--After the Concert


From across the gym,
I see my student pick up
his friend's little brother
and start swinging him
around and around.

I step towards them
to intervene
but
change directions
and head to the door.

I'm off the clock.

by Mary Lee Hahn, copyright 2010

2 comments:

  1. Ha Ha Ha! Isn't it strange how we always snap into that "teacher" mode. I am glad you could snap out of it really quickly as well! ;)

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  2. Anonymous3:39 AM

    I was thinking the same as Megan, impressed that you could snap off the teacher button. I'm really enjoying this glimpses into your teaching world. Thank you.

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