Response to "The Lanyard" by Billy Collins

The other day I was daydreaming in DWP about writing the world's greatest story.  I rambled around my mind, sifting through images and came across one of you.  Standing at the head of the classroom, your hair disheveled, your scarf askew as you performed the balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet for the 25th time, in voices.  You gave me my love of literature both great and small.  You gave me the inspiration to become a teacher and inspire others.  You lit a fire in my soul that burns brightly to this day.  You made me think about things greater than me.
and I write you a silly rhyming poem about teenage drama and a crush gone wrong.  I was embarrassed to turn it in.  So really, I gave you nothing.