HAIKUS FOR TEACHERS
tom guzzio
BEING UNPREPARED
TO TEACH
the bad thief arrives
no pockets picked; hands empty
take all my nothing
no pockets picked; hands empty
take all my nothing
WHEN A STUDENT
"GETS IT"
atomic bombs bounced
off unblemished buildings then
a feather fell walls
off unblemished buildings then
a feather fell walls
COMPETING FOR ATTENTION
she looks at her phone
he looks at her looking as
you look to heaven
he looks at her looking as
you look to heaven
Header art T. Guzzio.
CONNECT WITH TOM:
In addition to editing Prodigal's Chair, Tom is a teacher, father, husband, writer, artist, futbol fan and slightly maladjusted optimist. He lives in Beverly, Massachusetts with his wife and their newly adopted cocker spaniels Lexi and Freckles (who are both amazingly cute). You can connect with him on Twitter @t_guzzio, or via email at tom@prodigalschair.com.
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