Letter to My Students

Dear class,

You were the bane of my existence for the first few months of the school year, but over time you transformed my thoughts of you from a bunch of disrespectful, rude little jerks, who think rape is funny and going to jail is cool, to a bunch of innocent children who are simply victims of their environments and society’s neglect. You’ve taught me a lesson in life. You’ve shown me a despicable reality of the world. To the people in charge, the ones who make the rules, we are not equal. You’ve shown me the simplicity of people, how easily we mold, simply do what we’re told. All we know is all we’ve been shown. I hope I’ve taught you that we’re not all the same. Some of us think you deserve a chance. Some of us truly care what happens to you. Some of us will dedicate their whole lives to stand up for you. I love you all, and sincerely hope you make it. Best of luck, you’re going to need it.

Always,

Ms. Vonn