Caren Krutsinger Poet Prose Poetry

Today I Was Speechless

The child is perpetually angry
Because he is incredibly sad
He is not a delight to his teacher
Enjoys stirring things up
Often keeps his classmates on edge
His teacher can only take so much;
then he comes to me.
I am the school counselor.

I understand he is in pain
But seeing his face daily is a downer
Because he cannot release his sadness
It has been there a long time
Keeping it has been one way
To keep in touch with his birth parents
Who were probably also sad

Today I heard him laugh for the first time
Twice in a row.
I was amazed and excited
I asked him what career he wants
NFL Player
I said what about when you are fifty?
I will be a counselor, he said. You inspire me.
I was speechless.

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Shirley Hawkins September 10, 2021 at 10:01 PM Out of the mouths of babes.... Caren Krutsinger September 11, 2021 at 1:22 AM I tell you this job never gets old

Kim Rodrigues September 10, 2021 at 2:16 PM Aww…sadness with a touch of honey…so sweet Caren Krutsinger September 11, 2021 at 1:22 AM I was stunned

L Milton Hankins September 10, 2021 at 9:49 AM Very insightful lad, Caren. I love your poems about the kids you work with everyday. I learn so much from them...and you! Caren Krutsinger September 11, 2021 at 1:23 AM Thanks Hank every day Ifeel like I know nothing and children are here to teach me.