Matthew Anish Poet Free verse

A Day of Esl Work

Sitting at my table 
  Waiting for students to arrive 
   Nearby an very smart Afro American 
is teaching science 
  A friend walks by 
  and we discuss 
comic book characters 
Moslems, Afro Americans, Israelis 
    walk by 
Nearby a student arrives 
   She is a Buddhist from Tibet
We discuss the Dalai Lama and the intractable problems 
   there 
   Later an African student comes by 
She is a model and actress 
  and has worked with Woody Allan (!)
   She wants to be a director 
I just want to finish my day

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Andrea Dietrich May 8, 2015 at 9:43 PM oh this is so cute. Like a snapshot of your day. I love that someone had worked with Woody Allen and you finished by saying: I just want to finish my day!

Jan Allison May 8, 2015 at 11:32 AM Sounds fascinating Matthew - my friend does ESL work here on the Island :-) Hugs Jan xx Jan Allison May 8, 2015 at 12:10 PM Isle of Man:-) Hugs Jan x Matthew Anish May 8, 2015 at 11:47 AM What island do you mean? Peace & Love Matthew Anish