Daver Austin Poet I do not know?

The Question

THE QUESTION (college life)

Carefully 
How carefully
Leather elbows has selected
Chin elevated
Eyes sweeping the classroom ceiling
Now he turns!
No!
Not yet
Now his back is to his victims
Thinking    perhaps    of writing on the board
No!
A sudden lurch of the shoulders
He turns
Mouth opens slightly
Eyes dancing mischief
Downward goes the chin
“NOW!” he exults
“Aaaaaaaaaa…………..
Let’s see?....................................(grade book)
Misssteeeerrrrrr…………………………………………”

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Poet Destroyer A June 11, 2010 at 2:59 PM Well written, enjoyed..P.D.

Abe Lopez March 21, 2010 at 8:36 PM i understand this feeling ...... great write ! (smile)

Robert A. Dufresne March 20, 2010 at 6:31 PM scary! Pure torment! Already thinking of excuses to tell Mom and Pop!(high school.. used up all the excuses so I couldn't make college. Service instead. Nice and real Daver! Robert

Skat A March 18, 2010 at 9:32 PM Intresting write . u can visual every line in your words...I enjoye dthe read...

March 17, 2010 at 12:38 PM Such and apt description forwarded in a creative way. Enjoyed the view! Karen

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 16, 2010 at 7:29 PM Very ingenious write Daver and interesting as well.. who does not remember those good old college days.. appreciate your warm comments on my featured poem on Soup.. it was a special selection indeed.. appreciate your noticing ..luv.. "Sweetheart"

Carrie Richards March 16, 2010 at 7:26 AM Misssteeeeerrrrr.........a charming little scenerio of a moment in the day in the life of the prof.! (My sons both teach...they will laugh at this one!!) :) Love it! ~ Carrie

Andrea Dietrich March 16, 2010 at 6:33 AM So is Leather Elbows the name of some professor, DAver. That is an interesting little write you produced! Yeah, simple foods are pretty dang good, and I agree, burgers are funner to eat than steaks! LUv, Andrea