Another Bad Decision
She put her hand up and asked
in a loud voice, “Are you a science
teacher?” I shook my head no.
“Well, maybe you can answer
this question, anyway. If you
stick you finger in your nose
to scratch it, is it still considered
picking?” That was the last straw.
“Please leave detention.” I said
in a persuasive tone. She’d been
tapping her pencil, banging her keys
on the desk, complaining about
being bored. “Fuck that, I’m
not going to the office.” She mumbled
on her way out the door. She’s a beautiful
girl with onyx eyes and a soft complexion.
She’s smart and witty with riches
she doesn’t even know she has. The others
were quiet after she left. The room became
a vacuum. I wish I knew her better.
12 comments:
The complexity of being a beautiful yet difficult child..there's such fondness for this student...almost works against the rules of the job and the school..wonderful story and poem..Jae
It seems to me she isn't challenged enough.
A great story.
sheilagh lee said :she even acts up in detention? how terrible that she is only known for antics. Great story here.
I wonder how many teachers actually feel regret when they can't reach a child such as her?
Wonderful story.
I hope she discovers those riches. This is great - I could really imagine this scene as I was reading.
You describe her beautifully, in an antithetical way, and invited the reader to wish your wish, too.
She sounds just like a normal rebellious teenager who by some miracle will hopefully turn out to be a beautiful adult. It is our caterpillar stage, just don't squash them because their ugliness masks their beauty.
always a pleasure to read your stuff, especially from the classroom.
Nice story. I agree with Kylie, I hope she realizes those riches some day.
love this story.... captures the teacher's thoughts so beautifully..
the little imp who is adorable and unmanageable :)
trisha
http://sharmishthabasu.wordpress.com/2011/03/31/to-spring-for-3ww/
Well-told, nicely structured, and I loved the little twist at the ending.
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