This week he's hiding
under a blanket
when I come.
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reminds me somewhat of Billy Collins and Louis Gallo. Good storytelling here, and touching at that.
Excellent Max, you had to compete with reinforced avoidance, but an excellent teacher will always find a way to make them want to stay! Good poem. Angie
This is a beautiful reminder of a caring and much needed teacher.love Duncan
Hi Max, You don't need the lines that start 'Life has come'....->.....thru 'when I get outside'. I'd go right into the last two lines about Alexander...and delet that part about sky, it seems too prosey and cliche. Otherwise, wonderful read. I'm sure you're a wonderful teacher.