What's Up With Stephen?

from Symbolism by Bob Gaulke

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lyrics

What’s up with Steven?

spends all period on his phone
usually gets a worksheet done
then he wants to sit at my desk
or start a fight with Larry

has this faraway look in his eyes
too heavy for someone his size
I know there’s nothing ostensively wrong
and you’ve talked to his mom

the children read a world without fish
they watch news about immigrant kids
why won’t they concentrate on the test
principal reminds them of consequences

we can endure him for three more months
hope he gets out in June
with a host of other issues
he’ll be the least of our concerns

does Steven have a friend in the world
do his hopes work
when he weighs things out is there love
coming from where his attention’s drawn

His look reflects in my mind
I question the world he’s going to find
I put my hand on my tie
loosening and tightening the knot