I resemble this remark

[dagnabitt]

When I'm The Teacher - Everywhere

Lord,
when the maitre d' asked,
"How many in your party?"
I answered, "FOUR!"
and held up four fingers.

But that's not all.

My answering machine
instructs the caller to sit up straight
and speak directly into the phone.

I circle the spelling mistakes
on supermarket flyers.

I switch off TV talk shows
when the speakers won't take turns
and raise their hands.

I just...I just...
want all the people in the whole world
to stay in their seats
and put their names on their papers.

Lord, help me.