What did we learn today, class?
I think I made my best friend choke
on my coat of cigarette smoke.
I think God is not real,
but the educational assistant invited me
to attend her church next Sunday, anyway.
Can you solve this problem, class?
It was one absent mother,
a mother of the absent mother,
a mother removed,
and another mother for good luck.
It was one biological father,
one father removed,
an absent father,
and one father of the absent mother.
Does the math add up, class?
Apply your work.
I cannot, but I am the only one in the room
that must learn.
Are you listening, class?
It was, “your sense of fashion is so unique”.
It was my grade six teacher
painting my nails before semi-formal.
It was skipping school and getting a hall pass.
It was, “she always gets away with everything.”
Is everything okay at home, class?
Yes + No + Yes + Maybe +
Sometimes + Not always - Usually =
When I am not there.
How strong is the vocabulary of the poor kid, class?
Turns out she is the smartest in the room.
Is her grade not that of pity?
What is a 92% as a letter?
“Congratulations, you have been accepted
to a place in which you cannot attend”.
Why have you been so unsuccessful, class?
Don’t forget to defend your answer.