While Proctoring

By Neil Fleischmann

I remember my teacher's faces

though I've long forgotten their tests

I remember their life lessons

though I've forgotten their classes

I remember anger, even kindness

I've forgotten the average ones' names

I am a teacher

I can't tell you what I teach

I give tests on a scheduled basis

I can't tell you if that's a good thing

I believe in living a meaningful life

I hope that my students get that.