My kids are hungry
But they'll have to wait
'Til I've checked out the latest
Ballpoint update.

My printer's out of ink,
Much to my chagrin.
I've used it all
Printing Mikey pics, again.

I have papers to grade,
It's late at night.
But "Les Miz" is on,
To my delight.

Middle of the night--
I wake with a start!
"How will he find me,
If they ever part?"

Next morning,
Class full of kids.
Still rubbing thoughts of Michael
From sleepy lids.

Through the rest of the day
I've a smile for all.
'Hope they don't know
I'm dreaming of Michael Ball.

Andrea Bastek