Sitting in class
I can hear you
Working hard
I can hear you
Trying to ignore you
I can hear you
You think you're funny
I can hear you
Am I not worthy of your respect?
I can hear you
Am I that much of a joke to you?
I can hear you
You don't care
I can hear you
Making fun of who and what I am
I can hear you
You choose your words so carelessly
I can hear you
You think I can't hear you
I can.

This poem is dedicated to Matt H., Dylan M., Alice M., and Lexie M. in my third period sociology class. You know why.