Potential

I am participating!

Not once
has my focus left a discussion.
Not once
have my ideas declined.
Not once
have I disrespected your time.
Not once
did a space open in peers’ conversations!

Why do you care?
Do you think of me after class?
“She has such potential...’’
I am meant to be here, and
my GPA is thrice my attendance.

I will stop participating
when you stop, Professor.