Premiere Contest WinnerFrom a Classroom

From a classroom,
       illuminating our tomorrows -
with a stick of chalk, you bring art
and insight to curious minds. 
Magically, you light sparks.                     
    You humbly stand, sharing your skills,
       giving your wisdom, shining in a dark sky.    
           Your words, your truths, your gifts to impart -
              your calling is what burns from within.
This compassion in action glows in your instruction. 
A school room is your bright canvas.
As you brush colors onto a thirsty world,
      thirsty for flowing thoughts and words,
           you fill a hollow with imagination,
              an inward growth of wisdom and possibility.
Youthful minds and spirits gain from
   your passions, books from your library, 
       your contributions, and your nurturing soul. 
Inspiring to climb mountains, applauding 
   as pupils soar into starlight, you draw upon 
       a youthful longing for a distant light and all 
           that is raw, diamonds sparkling, gliding, rising within
               asking, “why”, asking “how”, pulling you in again and again 
                        to show a path forward, not clipping what grows wild.


 
 7/12/20
Contest - Lipogram Poem (without the "e")
Sponsor - Emile Pinet
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Anaya Avatar
May 19, 2022 at 7:00 PM
Hi Rhonda, a belated congratulations! A magnificent, poem & to think no (e) Wow! Kind to teacher's month a great subject! I am happy I stopped by. Fav yes!
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
May 19, 2022 at 8:14 PM
Thank you, Anaya, for your belated congrats and fav. So kind of you...I am honored! Rhonda xx
Walimbe Avatar
May 16, 2022 at 5:46 AM
A wonderful poem and congratulations on your win!! The poem truly entranced me...Have a great day!:)
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
May 19, 2022 at 8:10 PM
Thank you for your kind visit, Komal! Rhonda xx
Gasun Avatar
May 14, 2022 at 11:46 PM
This is a precious gem my dear friend Rhonda. My fave. I'm glad I've dropped by at your page. Belated Congratulations on your win! Thanks for sharing. God bless you. Hugs.
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
May 15, 2022 at 7:23 AM
Hi Len, thank you for your kind words and fave. Your encouragement is inspiring! Blessings to you, Rhonda xx
Daniel Avatar
July 31, 2020 at 6:26 AM
Hi Rhonda, this poem is simply enchanting about the life of teachers, heartiest congratulations on your win:)
Warrior Avatar
July 31, 2020 at 1:26 AM
Back to Congrats!! my friend...Beautifully executed Rhonda...love & hugs...^WW^ :o)
Mishra Avatar
July 28, 2020 at 1:04 PM
This is another fave for me Rhonda! Such an enchanting muse of beautiful memories and what a lovely tribute. Congratulations on the trophy win my dear. Blessings and love :)
Agustin Avatar
July 27, 2020 at 7:32 PM
Wow! Congrats! God be thanked for mentors whom you applauded in this muse of yours. Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.
Edmonds  Avatar
July 27, 2020 at 4:09 PM
Congratulations on a well deserved win. A wonderful tribute to teachers everywhere. It must be difficult to write without using an e, you did so exceedingly well. Belle
Allison Avatar
July 27, 2020 at 2:07 PM
WOW!!! No wonder you got a trophy win Rhonda, many congrats:-) hugs jan xx
Rodrigues Avatar
July 27, 2020 at 2:02 PM
Congratulations, Rhonda, on your lovely write!
Goldsmith Avatar
July 27, 2020 at 12:10 PM
Congratulations on your win and picture. A Wonderful Write. Love the story/poem. Enjoy your win and day..........................
Logan Avatar
July 27, 2020 at 11:39 AM
Congratulations on your win, Rhonda. Very nice creation.
Hamilton Avatar
July 27, 2020 at 8:47 AM
Congrats Rhonda this is a marvelous write who knew you could write without using the letter e, very inventive form congrats on a top win!
Watt Avatar
July 27, 2020 at 7:52 AM
"Not clipping what grows wild". Excellent picture of the education of young minds and the care, compassion, and artistry that goes into the teaching side. Well deserved top placement for a very challenging form, Rhonda, I congratulate you!
Pinet Avatar
July 27, 2020 at 7:10 AM
Congratulations Rhonda! Your poem has placed "First" in my PoetrySoup contest. This was the hardest contest I’ve ever judged, the quality of the poems entered were outstanding and yours rose to the top, you should be proud of your work, it is a wonderful example of this form of poetry. Very well done my friend, Emile.
Leffanta Avatar
July 13, 2020 at 2:40 PM
Well done! I hope this inspires the teachers pondering a return to the classroom! Aloha! Rico
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 7:05 PM
Thank you, Rico! They'll have to be inspired in the virtual classroom where we live. It was announced today. Blessings, Rhonda xx
Pandit Avatar
July 13, 2020 at 7:04 AM
This is a tribute to the virtues emanating from classrooms--splendidly done, Rhonda--your poem soars!
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 7:04 PM
Thank you, Vijay! Blessings to you, Rhonda xx
Rodrigues Avatar
July 13, 2020 at 6:12 AM
Kudos, Rhonda! Glory of a lipogram! I wish you a win! (my lipogram to you) :)
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 7:03 PM
Thank you, Kim! My first time trying a lipogram. It is definitely a challenge! Blessings to you, Rhonda xx
Mcintosh Avatar
July 13, 2020 at 6:02 AM
I love it. It's a blessing to read and should encourage any teacher! Beautifully done! God bless you
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 7:02 PM
Thank you so much, Gina! Bkessings to you, Rhonda xx
Buehler Avatar
July 13, 2020 at 12:03 AM
Many people remember a teacher that changed their life. That kind of teacher is always with you. You never forget them. I loved reading your wonderful, poem. Lovely imagery and picture, too. Evelyn, xx
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 7:00 PM
Thank you, Evelyn. You are so kind! Much love and blessings, Rhonda xx
Wolf Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 11:19 PM
A cascade of rushing water is your poem, yielding multifold ideas about what a great teacher can do to bring her classroom alive. So inspirational, esp. to someone like me, who taught, and tried his darndest to inspire my charges, for 30 wonderful years. Thank you, Rhonda! Joy and Light! :) Gershon
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 6:59 PM
Thank you, Gershon. I'm sure you were a wonderful teacher. I think the best teachers make learning fun, and I imagine you were a fun as well as inspiring teacher. Blessings, Rhonda xx
Leiser Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 11:04 PM
Fantastic poem, Rhonda, and a great tribute to teachers! So glad you are back in the Soup, too! I have had gaps of time not writing and hope to get back into the groove! :)
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 6:56 PM
Hi Laura, thanks for the visit, and I'm so happy to see you back as well. I thought I would have trouble getting back into the PS groove myself, but I didnt. I'm sure you won't either. Can't wait to read some of your beautiful poetry! Blessings, Rhonda xx
Islam Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 11:02 PM
Beautifully written, Rhonda. I like this Great work. Stay safe!
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 6:52 PM
Thank you, LP! You, too...blessings, Rhonda xx
Warrior Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 10:26 PM
Holy! missing "E's" Batman...a top winner for sure...love & hugs dear sister poet...^WW^ :o)
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 6:52 PM
LOL...Love your comment, WW. I didn't realize how difficult it was to write without "E"s until I tried. Thank you, my friend. Blessings, Rhonda xx
Roper Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 9:20 PM
Great verse, Rhonda, good luck in the contest. Hugs Eve
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 6:50 PM
Thank you, Eve! Blessings, Rhonda xx
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