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Miss D and Me

Her name was Sharon And I in eighth grade, I spoke not a word As I sat in the shade. A shade of blue sadness, My life in distress, Complications of sorts left My heart in a mess. One day the bell rang and Teacher said "Stay..." The students thought I Was in trouble that day. But she offered, "No, there's no trouble at all" As the class emptied Out into the hall. Miss D was quite young When she earned her degree As close in our age as my sister To me She reached out to this child As a teacher and friend Sharen her faith of her Hope Past times end.... I listened to her, And I felt her dear Carin' "Don't call me Miss D, Outside class, call me Sharon." Though I did not accept her sweet Faith right away, I think her God heard her as for Me she prayed. She moved on to Europe And we lost contact, Still an anchor in my heart's recall Looking back. Teaching us History And the next year taught art My friend and my teacher Gave me a part Of her time, and her friendship A sweet sharing heart. I wish I could tell her what she Meant to me To a quiet young girl From Eighth grade History

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Bill Baker

Date: 12/17/2023 9:47:00 AM

A lovely poem and tribute to a lovely teacher, like many, who really do care for their students. It touches my heart, as I think back on all the past students that have contacted Sara and I as we age. Many have stories we were in but had no idea how much we impacted some of their lives. The joy of teaching is seeing that glitter in their eyes when they learn something new and the warm feeling in our hearts that we really did matter to some of them. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Bill

Anna Marie Kaianah

Date: 3/22/2023 7:14:00 PM

Wonderful write BJ! A heart felt poem to your teacher. <3 ~Anna Kaianah

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 3/23/2023 11:37:00 AM

Thank you Anna, I so appreciate you, and your visit and words to me :) <3 Miss D became Mrs. B the summer between my eighth and ninth grade. So Miss D was my history teacher, Miss B an art teacher, same sweet teacher. I was so lucky to be the teacher's assistant in my nineth grade year in one of her art classes. She was a huge encouragement to me.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/22/2023 1:36:00 PM

WOW!!! A lovely write/story. I wish she could write this. Maybe she will. Have a great/blessed day as you write away..............

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 3/23/2023 11:32:00 AM

:) Thank you Paula! I too wish she could read this poem. It's a big, big world and she taught many children, so, I can only pray somehow she would know what a positive impact she had on my life :)

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 3/22/2023 9:12:00 AM

You depict a wonderful feeling between teacher and student.

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 3/23/2023 11:28:00 AM

She is still much honored in my heart, and I will never forget her. Thank you for your visit and comment to her poem Victor :)

Sotto Poet

Date: 3/22/2023 6:06:00 AM

Your writing is wonderful, BJ. The tale that you shared was so genuine, it gave me such a warm and fuzzy feeling within. Wonderfully written.

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 3/23/2023 11:26:00 AM

:) Thank you Sotto, I'm glad you like my poem. She was such a dear, and wherever she is in this world, I hope she is blessed.

Daniel Turner

Date: 3/22/2023 4:50:00 AM

I had a very hard time swallowing that lump you just fed me, BJ. A special teacher indeed. Very heartwarming story.

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 3/23/2023 11:24:00 AM

Thank you Daniel, she was a wonderful teacher. She was an incredible blessing to my young life.

Speaks Volumes

Date: 3/22/2023 12:11:00 AM

Dear BJ, I have a strong feeling she knows how much of a difference she made, and I hope somewhere in Europe she is reading your poetry. I know I am very glad that I get to read it. The story you told was so real, so heartwarming and tender. Beautifully written. I will place it in my favourites so I may read it again,

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 3/23/2023 11:22:00 AM

Aw, thank you so much Wendy, you have honored me and her sweet memory with your fave :) I hope you're right. As I look back on my life, there are those who were an incredible blessing to me, and this teacher was certainly one who affected my life in an incredibly positive way. I hope that she is well, she was like an angel on earth and made it a joy to see her each day. :)