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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

Date: 8/25/2020 11:00:00 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
Date: 8/27/2020 9:55:00 PM

He was one of those inspirational teachers who made you believe in yourself, and I'll never forget him.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/31/2019 6:04:00 AM

Mr. Law would be proud and puffed up if he could see this. Can he?

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/31/2019 6:31:00 PM

I don't know, guess he's not on Facebook - thanks for commenting-

Elaine Perrin

Date: 10/21/2019 2:02:00 PM

This is such a lovely tribute, good luck in the contest Michelle :-) x

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/31/2019 6:32:00 PM

Appreciate it, thank you, Elaine-

Pat Adams

Date: 10/20/2019 10:51:00 PM

Well done and well rhymed. Rousing history's spark from shadow was inspired, I thought!.......pat

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/31/2019 6:31:00 PM

Thanks for your encouraging comment, Pat!

M. L. Kiser

Date: 10/20/2019 10:21:00 AM

A cleverly constructed pen.s59

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/20/2019 8:53:00 PM

Appreciate it, thanks, M.L!

Judy Ball

Date: 10/19/2019 11:47:00 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
Date: 10/20/2019 8:55:00 PM

That is so kind of you, thank you, Judy.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/19/2019 10:24:00 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
Date: 10/19/2019 10:47:00 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

Date: 10/19/2019 7:22:00 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
Date: 10/19/2019 10:44:00 PM

I am flattered and humbled by your generous comment, Mark, it is quite a compliment!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/19/2019 2:53:00 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
Date: 10/19/2019 10:41:00 PM

Thank you for the visit and comment, Jennifer, it means a lot.

P.S. Awtry

Date: 10/18/2019 8:28:00 PM

“people bloody broken and brave”-that line proves the metal of Mr. Law. Excellent tribute!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/19/2019 10:40:00 PM

So glad for your kind words, PS!

Rico Leffanta

Date: 10/18/2019 5:48:00 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
Date: 10/19/2019 10:38:00 PM

She is lucky to have the opportunity to travel to those historical places, thanks for your visit, Rico!

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/18/2019 2:12:00 PM

Great one Michelle :)

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/19/2019 10:32:00 PM

Thanks, Heidi.

Chris Green

Date: 10/18/2019 1:59:00 PM

Nice one Michelle. I love the picture of a classroom that this brought to mind. Best wishes in the contest.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/18/2019 2:11:00 PM

Thank you, Chris, appreciate your comment!