I am participating in the March Slice of Life Challenge: A slice a day for all of March.  You should do it too!  Thank you, Two Writing Teachers! Readers, check out their site, and start slicing! 

One of those Mondays
you know the ones
It starts with a yawn
as you race out the door
you carry your bag of grading
unopened
back to school
your coffee is cold 
during math
right when you could really use a sip
and you,
your patience is depleted
right when your students could really use some

One of those Mondays
you know the ones
mindful breathing to start the school day
and you 
you laugh through the chaos
you make more coffee 
"Sorry I have so many questions!" a student laments
and you say 
"That's my job! Please! Ask! Ask more questions!"