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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…………………………………………”

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 6/11/2010 2:59:00 PM
Well written, enjoyed..P.D.
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Date: 3/21/2010 8:36:00 PM
i understand this feeling ...... great write ! (smile)
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Date: 3/20/2010 6:31:00 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
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Date: 3/18/2010 9:32:00 PM
Intresting write . u can visual every line in your words...I enjoye dthe read...
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Date: 3/17/2010 12:38:00 PM
Such and apt description forwarded in a creative way. Enjoyed the view! Karen
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Date: 3/16/2010 7:29:00 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"
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Date: 3/16/2010 7:26:00 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
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Date: 3/16/2010 6:33:00 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
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