SOLC #6 Spectacles

The Slice of Life March Challenge is hosted by Two Writing Teachers.

Every Thursday Laura Purdie Salas hosts 15 Words or Less Poems.  If you are looking for a slice idea on a Thursday, you might check out her blog and give it a try.  Below are the guidelines from her blog.

"Look at the picture, brainstorm three things the pictures makes you think of or reminds you of, and write a quick poem of 15 words or less (not counting the title). It does not have to describe the picture. It does not have to rhyme. Most importantly, it does not have to be “good.” Don’t put pressure or expectations on yourself. This is just a creative exercise!"

Here is this week's picture prompt, my poem, and the story behind my inspiration.

Spectacles

Perched upon my head

like a bird guarding her nest

Waiting to see the world

I have been wearing reading glasses for several years, and I cannot see a thing close up without them.  The first year I had the glasses I would lose them constantly at school because I would set them down and not remember where they were.  The next few years, I was still able to see with my older glasses, so I kept several pairs of glasses at school.  This allowed me to have a pair in the back of the room and in the front of the room.  

But this was still frustrating, because I was still asking, "Has anyone seen my glasses?"  Or I would be searching for something and the kids would say, "Are you looking for your glasses again Mrs. Eck?"

Then I got smart.  I bought frames that were sturdier, and I was able to keep them on my head...and that is where they stay.  I wake up and put the glasses on my head.  I take the glasses off and go to bed.  They are always perched upon my head. 

Last year during the first week of school, we had the students draw a picture of the teachers for a get-to-know-you activity.  I taught 4th grade then, and one of my students drew the glasses on my head.  (She even drew my dimples - those green things on my cheeks!)  She knew me better than she thought she did!