Michelle Faulkner Poet Rhyme Royal

A Teacher's Tribute

For seeing the shy kid in the back row
For triggering my mind to misbehave
For rousing history's spark from shadow
The past is not mothball statistics, saved
It is people; bloody, broken and brave
For lessons taught, in all glory and flaw
I learned who I am - thank you, Mr. Law.

10/18/19

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John Watt August 25, 2020 at 11:00 PM "For rousing history's spark from shadow". Many times all it takes is one excellent teacher to create a lifelong thirst for a subject. Hat's off to Mr. Law for looking past the mothball statistics and showing you the people who turned the tide. Beautiful tribute, nicely penned in rhyme royal. Michelle Faulkner August 27, 2020 at 9:55 PM He was one of those inspirational teachers who made you believe in yourself, and I'll never forget him.

Caren Krutsinger October 31, 2019 at 6:04 AM Mr. Law would be proud and puffed up if he could see this. Can he? Michelle Faulkner October 31, 2019 at 6:31 PM I don't know, guess he's not on Facebook - thanks for commenting-

Elaine Perrin October 21, 2019 at 2:02 PM This is such a lovely tribute, good luck in the contest Michelle :-) x Michelle Faulkner October 31, 2019 at 6:32 PM Appreciate it, thank you, Elaine-

Pat Adams October 20, 2019 at 10:51 PM Well done and well rhymed. Rousing history's spark from shadow was inspired, I thought!.......pat Michelle Faulkner October 31, 2019 at 6:31 PM Thanks for your encouraging comment, Pat!

M. L. Kiser October 20, 2019 at 10:21 AM A cleverly constructed pen.s59 Michelle Faulkner October 20, 2019 at 8:53 PM Appreciate it, thanks, M.L!

Judy Ball October 19, 2019 at 11:47 PM What a fine tribute to someone who you feel really touched your life. I'm sure if Mr. Law saw this it would bring tears to his eyes. Great Stuff. God Bless, JB Michelle Faulkner October 20, 2019 at 8:55 PM That is so kind of you, thank you, Judy.

Gershon Wolf October 19, 2019 at 10:24 PM You have, in my opinion, really done a super-job of telescoping both the qualities of a great teacher and the impact he or she has on his/her lucky students. Bravo. This is a FAVE. As a teacher for the last 30 years, this really resonates, Michelle. Bravo! Blessings, Gershon Michelle Faulkner October 19, 2019 at 10:47 PM This is high praise from an esteemed educator such as yourself, and you have taught me many things (and thanks for the information on the kosher fruit)

Mark Peterson October 19, 2019 at 7:22 PM A lovely tribute, uttered I suspect with a smile besides. I believe you have stirred me to perform likewise today on account of the excellence of your write. Michelle Faulkner October 19, 2019 at 10:44 PM I am flattered and humbled by your generous comment, Mark, it is quite a compliment!

Jennifer Proxenos October 19, 2019 at 2:53 PM A wonderful, kind tribute to someone who you liked and respected as your teacher - Mr. Law . wonderfully penned - good luck in the contest my friend. Hugs, Jennifer. Michelle Faulkner October 19, 2019 at 10:41 PM Thank you for the visit and comment, Jennifer, it means a lot.

P.S. Awtry October 18, 2019 at 8:28 PM “people bloody broken and brave”-that line proves the metal of Mr. Law. Excellent tribute! Michelle Faulkner October 19, 2019 at 10:40 PM So glad for your kind words, PS!

Rico Leffanta October 18, 2019 at 5:48 PM My granddaughter loves history because she has visited many historic sites around the world and witnessed construction, destruction, and epitaphs. You were indeed fortunate to have a teacher able to convey that to you, as well as to have the ability to write it down for others! Aloha! Rico Michelle Faulkner October 19, 2019 at 10:38 PM She is lucky to have the opportunity to travel to those historical places, thanks for your visit, Rico!

Heidi Sands October 18, 2019 at 2:12 PM Great one Michelle :) Michelle Faulkner October 19, 2019 at 10:32 PM Thanks, Heidi.

Chris Green October 18, 2019 at 1:59 PM Nice one Michelle. I love the picture of a classroom that this brought to mind. Best wishes in the contest. Michelle Faulkner October 18, 2019 at 2:11 PM Thank you, Chris, appreciate your comment!