This is the sign of a good teacher. There will be tension in the room. I like the ones that excite me to pull it to the surface much more than the ones who cover it over like mulch or a landfill. Can poems be considered Creative Nonfiction? I think so but it is a bone of contention in my class. This is also the sing of a good teacher. After a recent misuse of a word that can be considered racist, (think Germany), I consider researching all words and expressions before putting them in poetry. Being intentional every second is so counteractive to my person. I am a randomness generator. Who needs computers? Impulse is my second nature. Laughter is tension released. What is poetry?