In Class

Mother may I take two steps forward
toward the edge
never to come back
Bright young things
Come to call and find their end,
their fall and flight
Mother may I read a sonnet
of Death and Dishonor
the turn comes with
"Motherfucker"
Mother may I 
write a word or a line
as you take your time I roll my eyes
Mother
May I
Mother
Fucker
May I never ask for your permission
as long as I die.