the call of the wild

i've never

heard

a teacher say, this is my calling,

my dream

job,

it's what i've been

called to do,

educating the youth

of America.

making a difference

as i instruct

the wonderful children

on the ways

of the world.

instead, i hear them

say things

like i wish we could

beat them

with a broom,

or shoot pepper spray

into their eyes

and nose,

or water board

the really bad ones.

i hear them say,

i can't wait for the bell

to ring,

and for summer

to come.