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.