What We Don't Say

Students cannot say

You are wrong in many ways or that your hair is going gray.

Students cannot say

The way you grade is unfair or that we hope you get eaten by a bear.

Students cannot say

That we want to throw our books at your face or sometimes even defend our case.

Students cannot say

We are waiting for graduation day to rid of you or that we know you are praying for the event too.

Students cannot say

We are waiting for your retirement to take place or that we are not impressed with your “grace.”

Students cannot say

That we want to burn the school or that your long and repetitive lectures aren’t cool.

Students cannot say

The way you speak makes us sick or that we wish to give you a kick.

Students cannot say

You are bad at your job or that we want you dead by mob.

Students cannot say

These things because though in the years anger will spew, we appreciate you getting us through!

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