Charles Henderson Poet Sijo

Tribute To the Aging School Teacher-Sijo

you young, know it alls, are going to get this if it kills me;
you will chew it up and spit it out ‘til you know it is right,
or I promise to haunt you for the rest of my death.


© 17 Mar 2011 CGH

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Elaine George March 24, 2011 at 12:06 PM Yes! There is one who still haunts me. Great writing, Charles. Elaine

Debbie Guzzi March 22, 2011 at 5:17 PM LOL I had a monsterous teacher like that! Good one Charles! Light & Love

Andrea Dietrich March 17, 2011 at 11:59 PM hahaha, very cool. ok I can't take it anymore. I gotta go see what this sijo contest is all about now!!

Barbara Gorelick March 17, 2011 at 4:53 PM Good one...the last line is great. BG

Dr.Ram Mehta March 17, 2011 at 3:52 PM Very thoughtful write on the aging school teacher and his wish