Taught in a school with half kids Half scared Half there Fear filled the halls Anxiety in the eyes Stood in the parking lot on a warm day Looking for a freeze Outside the school where I teach Less traffic moves more quickly Or is it cautious efficiency Kids are strong in the face of fear Reading history That draws near Working in anticipation to see If the school will come under a freeze Small classes make learning personal Learning to read what's inside Teachers' and students' eyes "Will you protect me from the cold?" What can I offer?