it's the antiqued replica knight,
the Celtic tapestry,
the unconventual lighting,
the flex seating at the edge,
the subtle traces of a world
not bound by lesson plans
and curriculum maps,
it's a world that institutional colors
can not control,
where state mandates
and board dictations
fade at the door,
here, the joy of the job is remembered
and understanding exists
that regardless of content
we're a team,
here, laughter is shared
respect is given
and life matters.