‘I Want To Be Myself’

I want to be an astronaut! a little boy yelled out I want to be a gambler! another dared to shout Their teacher gave them an assignment they had to write about what they wanted to be and whoevers paper was the best they would invite their idol for everyone to see The teacher finally [...]

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SILENT DREAMS

I met a traveller a teacher he said…. Raised by a carpenter in place called Galilee He told his lessons were all about life About freedom from the endless troubles and strife. That living in this world he surley present a way to teach us to ‘Love’ was his mager intent. Hope for all the [...]

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Mistakes

Oops! I made a mistake, but the teacher didn’t scold. My friends threw something on my face which was a cake, Don’t worry I didn’t get a Cold! I ate an ice-cream, and then went home to my mom. This isn’t a dream, but she started chasing me like Tom! I got poor marks in [...]

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HALL DUTY

They sashay down the hall Minutes later, the same students Promenade up the hall I ask them for a pass They give me a big excuse No pass, I just left my locker. The teacher didn’t give me one Or the nurse didn’t write me one And I’m looking for my bookbag My mother is [...]

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As a Tribute to you O dear Teacher

As a Tribute to you O dear Teacher I wish to dedicate this poem. You are an unselfish soul, Who just knows only to give, Introducer to the world of Alphabets, Architect of Mind, Cast of Character Aspiration of Dreams, As a Tribute to you… ………… dedicate this poem. Hope of Tomorrow, Lantern of Wisdom, [...]

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Out of my League

Bored. Bored out of my mind. Sitting alone, Listening slightly to the teacher. Slowly I look over, The annoying jerk that was sitting next to me has suddenly turned into this beautiful girl. She is quiet. She seems shy. Her face looks as delicate as that of a porcelain doll as she listens intently to [...]

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Prostitutes

Stopping by a 24-hour Bible-reading marathon, I had to leave when the verses from Proverbs begain railing against prostitutes. I like prostitutes. I am one-a math teacher. Do not judge us. Not everyone can control the course of their lives. Some become desperate. Who knows, one evening you might see a poor, bald math teacher [...]

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meaning for me,

meaning, meaning is a meaning, you meant that teacher, you meant that teaching, you meant that you will heal me, you are the teacher, meaning that I can see all clearly, meaning that humanity is in love, let us share love, love hast no place for those that never say truth, Is this that great [...]

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I Can Do What I Can Do

I don’t fix houses, Or make blouses. I’m not good at making music Nor do I take pictures. I’m just an old retired teacher, Formerly the teacher feature of my classroom. That is what I used to do. So I’ve taken a vocation I have never thought of taking – I write poems for my [...]

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untitled… basically a teachers perspective

From finger paints of reds and greens, To shades or yellows and blues, From markers to crayons and Infinite “Teacher, I love you’s”. From shapes and numbers, To sharing and friends, From packing their own lunches, Hoping the day never ends. From “Teacher, come help me, ” To bathroom breaks galore, From music to cooties, [...]

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