Band-Aid, Thank You

The week started with many broken pieces,
Shattered,
Scattered.
Teachers are human too, you said.
With those four words, you made me feel just that, human again.
You laugh un-selfconsciously, even when it’s just the two of us.
You smack me lightly, when I tease you.
Acceptance and affirmation.
Trust and tenderness.
Band-aid moment.

Friend, I thank you.