someone from the past you never knew
who never knew you then
writes things on an ancient chalkboard
that get under your skin
and rolls their eyes in a strange disguise
at all the other kiddos in the room
and they all know
the eye roll is for you.
new brooms sweep clean
they always mean or meant to tell you
those who know how it goes
the ones on your side at home
of blessed and Christmas memory
but back in the classroom they've got a volley
of spitwads headed your way
just as its your turn to read Juliet
in the play
while seated at your desk
and thinking this is some kind of test
I never prepared for.
mary angela douglas 3 january 2018
who never knew you then
writes things on an ancient chalkboard
that get under your skin
and rolls their eyes in a strange disguise
at all the other kiddos in the room
and they all know
the eye roll is for you.
new brooms sweep clean
they always mean or meant to tell you
those who know how it goes
the ones on your side at home
of blessed and Christmas memory
but back in the classroom they've got a volley
of spitwads headed your way
just as its your turn to read Juliet
in the play
while seated at your desk
and thinking this is some kind of test
I never prepared for.
mary angela douglas 3 january 2018
