Pupil

(one word)

pupil
pew pell
am i your pupil?
or am i the teacher?
and you are the student
as i instruct you with my eyes
and you wrinkle your nose
and raise you eyebrows
squiggly
i don’t answer questions
until i’ve finished the lecture

are you the teacher or am i
when my words
are slow and measured
out on balances
and yours tumble
down
like
waterfalls