That One Child

            That One Child

A bundle of energy with a furrowed brow
comes into your heart, your life, your classroom
an inquisitive little learner
incredible in his abilities to intrigue, exasperate, and control
becomes....
   that one child

Hungry for two breakfasts, unrelentless, and impatient
chewing on his coat sleeves, anxious, and unsuspecting
anticipating his next move, will it be ipad or computer
wanting to be excepted, maybe a little aggressive and intimidating
becomes....
   that one child

He's heart warming, yet exasperating, and a great manipulator
actually a caring little soul
contentedly holding your hand, looking at you eye to eye
pulling at your heart strings
he's smart beyond his years
he is....
   that one child