That Contented Look

she had that contented look
you only see every decade or so

the look of a woman who has gnawed the leg
off of a shrieking tiger

we backed off quickly
and without comment

fearing her next move

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 10/3/2021 7:49:00 PM
Oh my, spare me from the woman who looks so kind and underneath is a vicious, vindictive b***h. I've known school teachers like this, believe it or not.
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/4/2021 4:55:00 PM
I know you have; I have met them myself, and I am often NOT their favorite.
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