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Diary of a Teacher of Language

Knowing not from what to start the ache roaming into my heart just a part. A vocation going beyond the call of duty teaching in corona time EFL tutee. Leave everything behind and head to school be prudent.. teach, do your best and be cool. Measures are being taken, no panic just wear your mask and be dynamic. Meet your pupils, they are now in groups we only couldn’t afford sanitizer gel! oops! Make sure on the virus your pupils sensitize and the health protocols make them memorize. As there are no coughs, no sneezes.. you're not at risk just instill positive vibes and feel quite brisk. Remember you have a previous term to consider work hard and have your pupils quick on the trigger. Now learning to maintain a safe environment hygiene supplies is your only requirement. From designing a lesson plan to a disinfection one by the end of the school year, I'm afraid, I’ll be done!

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Black Matta

Date: 10/6/2020 2:55:00 PM

No schools till this moment here in Gaza, but they will start gradually from the secondary levels. I wonder if this will be the case. Take care of yourself and be strong. Belated happy teacher's day :)

Besma Riabi Dziri
Date: 4/13/2021 5:29:00 AM

So generous of you to grant me such a graceful visit and a caring response! Thank you so much dear Black matta for your kindness and beauty! My deepest regards and blessings.

Silent One

Date: 10/3/2020 5:23:00 AM

IS this what is happening in Tunisia? Here we also have measures in schools, but kids are catching covid and number are increasing every day... Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Besma Riabi Dziri
Date: 10/3/2020 1:43:00 PM

The same is happening here in Tunisia.. unfortunately, the virus is spreading rapidly and at some schools, the threat is increasing.. and we are to keep going spreading hope and teaching.. may God bless and protect all Humanity.. Thank you so much, Silent One for your kindness and great support.. My deepest regards and blessings.

John Watt

Date: 10/1/2020 10:02:00 AM

It's as though you are teaching TWO classes: EFL and virus prevention. You depicted your challenges so well in your couplet form with intriguing rhymes and poetic flow. I know you are a wonderful teacher, dear Besma, caring about each student in your class as though they were your own child. God bless you in your endeavor with abundance of strength and wisdom (and health!) God bless you ~ John

Besma Riabi Dziri
Date: 10/1/2020 2:10:00 PM

Absolutely, a challenging school year! and hoping we all win our challenges and stay safe and healthy.. God bless you too, John and thank you bunches for all your beautiful and kind words on my humble soul.. I highly value your wonderful feedback and great support.. so honoured by your visit.. My deepest regards and blessings.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/1/2020 9:26:00 AM

This virus dear friend, is here to stay, even if vaccines are sanctioned and able to be distributed, wearing a mask, distancing and even sanitizing ones hands, is not the most terrible thing, getting the virus would be. Often said that your pupils must love you, they know your heart and soul and will listen, achieve and adhere to virus rules for you, though I can imagine some are difficult and by the end of the day, you must be exhausted. A beautiful write sister, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Besma Riabi Dziri
Date: 10/1/2020 1:25:00 PM

The whole ambience is exhausting and hard to deal with.. but always trying to do what is best.. yes, love bridges all the gaps and alleviate all the aches.. grateful to God for His blessings.. always hoping and praying to God for mercy and protection.. thank you so much sweet Jenny and soul sister for your generous feelings and kind words.. May God bless you. Love and hugs.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/1/2020 9:08:00 AM

My daughter is an Assistant Head and she is always worrying about the children. You are cool and instil your children with the proper protocols to stay safe. Great advice. I'm sure at the end all will get good marks. ~~

Besma Riabi Dziri
Date: 10/1/2020 11:55:00 AM

May God bless and protect your daughter, Victor.. so beautiful and uplifting are your words! Thank you so much for your graceful presence to spread beauty and kindness.. God bless you. My deepest regards.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/1/2020 5:31:00 AM

I can only imagine how difficult it must be to teach in the Covid environment. Kudos to all essential workers and professionals like you who deliver for the rest us. Stay safe my friend. Apt sentiments you expressed in this poem. You serve a noble cause. Blessings and regards.

Besma Riabi Dziri
Date: 10/1/2020 11:43:00 AM

Very true.. hard to teach in such threatened and threatening environment without sufficient health measures.. thank you so much, dear Vijay, for sharing your kindness and generosity as it is needed.. always a great pleasure receiving your uplifting feedback and support. My deepest regards and blessings.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/1/2020 4:07:00 AM

- Life must go on ... even though we are all afraid - Hygiene is a matter of course no matter what, Besma - A poem of meaning and optimism :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Besma Riabi Dziri
Date: 10/1/2020 11:38:00 AM

Life must go on and officials must assure their duties and serve people not just holding their positions and let people suffer.. thank you so much, Anne-Lise for your kind words and supportive feedback.. Best regards and blessings. Love and hugs.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/1/2020 3:56:00 AM

Enjoyed your verse Besma, this virus has turned the world upside down. Im glad the kids are now back at school, they've missed out on so much. Tom

Besma Riabi Dziri
Date: 10/1/2020 11:27:00 AM

The cost and the risk are high! and those who are in charge are good only at giving orders and instructions! Hope everything will be fine.. thank you so much Tom for your great support! My deepest regards and blessings.