Teacher

he turns to the blackboard
his forehead knocks the slate
fingers crush the chalk
all the children have gone home
they do not see their teacher weep







Eric G. Müller is a musician, teacher and writer living in upstate New York.  He has written two novels, Rites of Rock (Adonis Press 2005) and Meet Me at the Met (Plain View Press, 2010), as well as a collection of poetry, Coffee on the Piano for You (Adonis Press, 2008).  Articles, short stories and poetry have appeared in many journals and magazines. www.ericgmuller.com