Gwen's World: Rebellion Among Letters
Taming the alphabet
THE PERILS OF BEING THE BEST
I’ve been balancing all my dreams
On rings and bars and mats
Long before you got off your couch
To write uncharitable scat
First Lady Once Removed
There is an aura that surrounds Hillary Clinton. And maybe, my end-of-the-day fatigue made me more prone to awe. But, once in the Senator’s presence, I wanted sign on for whatever job she could give me…The idea of Hillary Clinton as a natural politician provokes fear.
Seriously, My Last Day Teaching High School
The act –
A heartbreaking slight-of-hand…
I’M STILL
We teachers are a docile lot Teaching this world’s polyglot Glued to plans and kids alike Don’t ask us what Continue reading
HOME WORK
I’m tired Of the look Insolence interrupted By the jaundiced-whites Harbingers of your future What do I care? Of your Continue reading
Flunking Retire -ment
I have flunked that good, after life Leaving desk, chalk, and youth sublime Eight years and a clarion Continue reading
Another Turkey Day : Another Fight
I’ve had many Thanksgivings in my lifetime – 64 to be exact. Some Thanksgivings were solemn while some were in Continue reading
