The Teacher - Kirin J Callinan

We were close

As close as skin can be

Together five days a week at least

Together from 9 till 3

You showed me the truth

Backed with evidence

I could learn the ways of the world

In a single dance

But you’re not my teacher

And I don’t want you

I’m gonna save my young mind

For that teacher

Who’s only teaching me

I was your pet

The favourite in the class

I did all my homework

And you’d always

Let me pass

I sat your test

I stayed overtime

But when you had me

In your detention

The pleasure was all mine

But you’re not my teacher

No you’re not my teacher, anymore

Out of bounds!

Behind the cricket nets

You caught me with my pants down

And you found my ciggarettes

I skipped school!

Wagged my tail for the day

But when you cried my name

In the playground I came

Straight away

By next year!

You were no longer there

Was a swinging door

Of substitutes

All with different coloured hair

But you’re not my teacher

You’re not my teacher

You’re not my teacher

Anymore

You’re not my teacher

Save my young mind

You’re not my teacher

Save my young mind

I don’t want you

I’m gonna save my young mind

For that teacher

Who’s only teaching me

You’re not my teacher

Save my young mind

You’re not my teacher

Save my young mind

You’re not my teacher (you're not my teacher)

Save my young mind (save my young mind)

You’re not my teacher (save my young mind)

No you’re not my teacher!

Save my young mind!

Save my young mind!