Sitting here in the back, I watch the students act, eager to participate. I become impatient, As I await my opportunity to be the teacher. Hearing their thought-provoking ideas, Makes me want to participate, too. I have my own input to share. But, for now, I can’t. For now, I am just labeled a student, myself, Sent here to “observe.” My role is to sit in the back and watch the more experienced. For now, my role is to learn. My mind scrambles, as I want to dive right in. Franticly, I want to run to up to the front, To share my thoughts and views. I long to share my own knowledge. But, for now, I must wait. Forced to sit in the back with a muzzle. Forced to contain my ideas in my mind. I must act invisible, for now. ***