Teacher, Watch Out!
If I stare at you
You’ll develop a twitch
If I ignore you
You’ll start to itch
If I look through you
You’ll not be heard
If I watch your lips
You’ll muddle your words
If I close one eye
You’ll feel unsure
If I close two
You’ll disappear
So watch it!
If you set homework
I’ll shut my eyes
And you’ll be in
For a big surprise
You’ll see!
This poem appears in Wanted Alive by Bernard Young.
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