School Day Stare

The look a student gives when asked to “get back on track”

Is filled with such malice I have a hard time understanding

It. Focusing on their snap streaks instead of science;

Instagram draws more attention than art students;

Facebook opened more than physical books;

“I’m trying to help” is what I wish to convey

When I ask you to put your phone away,

But you look at me as if I am ruining your life.

I only hope for your success. I wish I would have known that

At your age.