Her voice
talkin' about Scout
Atticus Finch and Jem

I can still hear it in my head
teacher.
It still brings that lump to my throat

why do we only have that one word
love
so I can't explain properly
<insert word here>: intense attachment to a teacher who inspires you
forever

teacher who gave me so much hope
it's still what I cling to
13
14 years later