only in his eyes
can i pretend it’s ok
because it’s just not
Genuinely Trustworthy
only in his eyes
can i pretend it’s ok
because it’s just not
teachers
Th-th-thank You
the mid-winter blues:
sometimes words stick in our teeth
unspittable pith
but i will teach them
the ‘t-h’ intricacies
of learning English
i will not give up
’cause they’ve crossed every border
to learn love’s language
La Bestia Beckons
we will never know
how sketchy the ride will be
until we arrive
Shut Your Ego
all you need to know:
we legally have this kid
(it’s not your business)
Beyond
our preparations
for this moment of our lives
go beyond torrejas
beyond this sweet sauce,
this Christmas stocking for you,
beyond this moment
our preparations
go beyond twenty-two years
when we were babies
when we were in love
as only the young can be
and he promised me
what promise, you ask?
to open our home with love
when it is needed
Pennies on the Pound
was this small reward
worth 200 work hours?
yes, yes, yes, fuck yes.
Learning to Love
the small sentences
of my Newcomer student
make teaching worthwhile
(And Love, Of Course)
with the alphabet
and a little translation
we learn a language
Welcome to Our Home (Cubicle not Included)
yes, i have a mouth
that detests these cubicles
because i teach. duh
if i lose my job
because of my opinion
i will find a way
for people to see
that communication works
if you just try it.
Summer Break
weekday hiking joys:
mostly-empty trails with dogs
who love each other
uncompromised views
of our blue-sky perfect peaks
and wildflowers
best of all? no work
to big down miles of fun,
of escapism
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