to the man on the morning bus

Everyone always opens with that question, "You a teacher?" I don't blame you though. Why else why I be here?, is what you're probably thinking.

Thanks for the morning rant. For feeling invested enough in the community where we both work to say something about it's history. For sharing with me your opinions about why the crime rate stays so high in high-poverty areas.

And for your hopeful, encouraging good-bye, "And TEACH those kids!"