do the twist

when you were in
grade school
your teacher who
was probably all
of twenty five
thought it might
be a good idea
to get some
exercise during
class. to do something
to stir up our sleepy
souls. so she
brought in a record
player and a few
45's. chubby checker
was her man of choice.
she dropped the needle
down on the scratchy
vinyl and said
with her hands raised
high in the air,
alright class, she said,
let's do the twist.
and twist we did,
shaking beside our desks,
like little tornados.