Captain Teacher

by Franco Bertucci

I was a child in school, once.
I remember it well.
A passenger at my desk,
I was open to having
my attention grabbed,
but waiting for the bell.

Now I am the captain
steering the class,
looking at all these kids'
beautiful faces,
and pulling the lessons out of my-

inadequate lesson plan.

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