Lesson on tape

Why do I speak like that?
Fumbling over words and syllables
Like I have marbles in my mouth while
I speak into a can.

I move like an ape, like a cat with
A broken leg
Shambling around the room so self conscious
Of what that red light means.

Critique! Critique!
Shout out loud how much
You suck at your job
How terrible you are
Quit while you are ahead

Before more damage is done
To fragile students.