The students and their uniforms looked more drab and lifeless than ever. Their navy pants were faded and un-festive from repeat washings. The white polos were tinged gray around the collars from sweat. School policy censored the shamrock shirts and emerald earrings.
But when I tried to voice this dismay to my older students, one cheerfully replied, "Don't worry, I got my green in." He revealed a green sock, secretly grinning at me from beneath his frayed pant leg. I smiled.
I guess if you really want it, the leprechaun finds his way in.
Happy St. Patrick's Day.
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I was genuinely scared for a second he was gonna pull out his boxers for you.
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