The teacher emerged
Whole class stood
in silence,
Some in reverence
and some mere imitation.
Teacher chalked out
portions to be taught,
using all her sources-
book, board, imagination.
Started the spell,
she rolled the die.
There started jumanji.
She knew her students well.
All in front of her,
Some writing all
Out of teacher’s mouth.
Others reveling in their world.
Among her gems
there were
Globetrotters,
Fashionistas,
Gypsies,
Ghost whisperers,
Athletes,
Daydreamers,
Actors,
Wrestlers,
Peacemakers,
Politicians-
All merely sitting
in her front
as students.
The bell rung.
A huge air of
escape among gems.
Teacher went out:
An ease of air
surrounding many.
They started a yell
And entered
To their worlds.
~Anusha. U
Trivandrum, India