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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Hankins Avatar
October 3, 2021 at 7:49 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.
Krutsinger Avatar
October 4, 2021 at 4:55 PM
I know you have; I have met them myself, and I am often NOT their favorite.
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