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Amongst Immigrants

Made it in at 10 A.M. to see immigrants who want to become working Americans Only a lowly college assistant yet I have my share of students They come from Israel, Bangladesh, Russia, the D.R. and other places Use a few phrases in Russian, Spanish, Mandarin to help them relax Use the computer to aid them in their studies The day rolls on When no one show up I write poetry and post it on the web I suppose I am a little lazy But not as lazy as some Despite the difficulties I feel I am "making a difference" I'm basically pro - union but my union isn't helping me out too much Well, after a few cups of green tea the day ends HOPE ALL MY STUDENTS PASS

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Cona Adams

Date: 2/17/2015 10:25:00 AM

There is no greater profession on earth than that of teaching. A teacher is one who makes changes which are not merely in physical surroundings, but in the spiritual realm, and everlasting, perpetuating into eternity.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/3/2015 2:38:00 AM

Poetry changes lives, helps heal, gives comfort, pleasure and spiritual awareness, inspires, gives encouragement, lends a loving hand to those alone and so much more. You are making a difference, more than you know. M.L. said it so much better. Hugs, Connie

M. L. Kiser

Date: 1/26/2015 4:39:00 PM

Ah, but we can do so much with a poem...impact so many lives and even make changes.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/24/2015 10:41:00 PM

sweet poem on your life as a college assistant. You are also an ESL teacher, right? I remember in the 80's I got to teach as a teacher at hayward university in CA. That was only for a year or less but quite the job, driving up to a campus each day. Not the best time of my life. It was kind of stressful.

Leo Larry Amadore

Date: 1/24/2015 7:05:00 PM

And I hope you continue to help these needy immigrants...kudos for your good work.