Shit You Can't Say To Your Teacher

Are you aware of your current employment?

You were taught to teach others

To make them just as successful

If not more

Are you aware of what a teacher does?

Sometimes it's english

Sometimes it's math

Sometimes neither

Are you aware of the power you hold?

Our future lays in your power hungry hands

And you enjoy that

Are you aware that your words hurt?

I know I'm no einstein

but does the whole class need to know

Are you aware you are no god?

Your class is not your kingdom to reign terror over

We shouldn't shake in your presence

Are you aware of the effect your words had on me?

Six years later and still I cope

A blade to my skin to feel okay

Are you aware I did it without you?

You said I'd fail, but here I stand

Head up high and ready to prevail.

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