Props Poem

Teach Deserves Props

Listen here!

I’ve taught in the Barrio.

I’ve had parent teacher conferences,

with tear drop tattoos,

across the table.

Get out da' way

and let me do what I do!

Teach children

Math and vocabulary,

Kindness and tolerance,

Statistics, physics and future aspirations.

I've faced
twisters,
armed shooters,
disaster and swine flu.
The cuts we've taken
are harder hits.
I hope it isn't the end.