teachers and friends

i adore teachers who
are light-hearted, playful
energetic
focused on their own growth
laugh at jokes
(maybe groan at puns)
have fun with their own quirks
are not flattered by flattery

when a teacher
implies s/he has special knowledge
dislikes being questioned
treats people unequally
gossips about anyone
i get out of there, fast

for friends
my body knows who is good for me
when i feel happy, energized, creative, yes
exhausted, confused, it's never ever worked out