Shannon O'Leary Poet Free verse

Lesson To Learn

I am the child…
Reading is hard.
I try to fit in,
scarred to say the wrong words,
hoping no one laughs,
not wanting to speak,
or have all eyes on me.
Just wishing for a chance to shine.

I am the teacher…
finding joy in student’s success
disappointment when they fail
wanting to help them rise 
giving them their chance to shine.

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May 19, 2010 at 8:28 AM Hope we'll be seeing some new poetry from you over the summer. Creativity is a gift. You might enjoy my poem--"Pant"--if you want to stop in and read it. Love, Mom.

Steve Malebranche December 12, 2009 at 3:17 AM This is so true. As a child, we have fear but as a teacher we have expectations. I like the two different point of views, it adds to the greatness of the piece.

September 26, 2009 at 3:59 PM Shannon, you can enter one poem in the Poetry Soup contest that closes October 4th. Thought you might not know. I like how the two halves of this poem come together to convey your message. You definitely have two voices here. Nice job! Mom

Derrick Burton September 18, 2009 at 3:05 AM beautiful.... loved this and enjoy your night! )

Sean Kelly September 8, 2009 at 2:19 AM Excellent 2 way presentation , Shannon , well done ...

Seema Ali September 7, 2009 at 10:39 PM wonderful! A very realistic poem! Rightly describes the feelings a small kid and a school teacher!