“First Impression, Bad Expectations”

Back to school again with a bunch of homework.
Better review radicals to not flop like a dork.
When I saw my teacher during recess,
I suddenly felt great anxiety and stress.

Her hair’s dyed brown instead of black.
Speed and skill she terribly lacks.
I fear that this high school year
Will be another big pain in the rear.

She’s slow as expected from a senior,
But why is she still teaching juniors?!
It’s not like I hate her that much,
But at a glance, she doesn’t seem to have the touch.

Written on Monday, June 20, 2011
Theme: Reminiscence | Stanzas: 3 | Lines: 12
Rhyming sequence:  AABB | Syllabic range: Unordered

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