This week I taught the election -
popular votes and
the electoral college,
confusing enough,
but also the peculiar
personal economics
of the school levy.
So I explained
to the trumpet player,
a point guard, the actor and
his friend who paints,
a drummer and a quarterback
along with many others
that their grades are good,
school scores are high,
and their parents should be proud,
but voters didn't agree.
So, those programs you love,
that make you you,
that help you get through,
are unfortunately nonessential.
I am a teacher.
Some lessons
are more difficult
than others.
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