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Love Of Learning

Many a year so far
a sweet sensation would within surge 
as back to school season 
has just begun..
The feelings of a child 
eager and joyful 
to pile notebooks, pencils and pens
excited to have them all in a schoolbag..
Even as a teacher 
that sweet habit, that unique joy
got wild much more!
a deep conception 
that a smile, a word
could change a world 
a strong conviction 
that teaching is a vocation 
a mind trained to train
a heart able to see and comprehend 
confused faces
gazing at you
seeking the secret of success!
day dreamers, untamed teens
aspiring to reach and own 
the treasure within..
Many a year by this time
soul and whole
I would wonder 
what would I utter
of words 
willing to sow the seeds of passion 
in virgin lands
to instill a love of learning 
a deep sensitivity 
to guide to goals
to cultivate creativity..
What would I teach of lessons 
use of methods
to inspire young souls
and their imagination kindle!
Now I’m back to school 
with a load on the heart 
a sense of culpability 
torn about what I should 
and must do..
The world of teaching 
a hallmark of my identity 
leaving that part of me 
a possibility 
even a necessity..
My heart aches for the realm of poetry
the power of words
that translate my innermost emotions and reflections 
their magic
that transcends what is ordinary..
I have a longing for
a sense of belonging to 
the world of words 
I am an avid reader and learner
with a passion for creative writing 
and leaving a world
would not mean
ceasing to be..

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Sotto Poet

Date: 10/1/2023 12:29:00 PM

Dear, Besma, Your poetry is absolutely remarkable, and it holds the attention of the reader. Your enthusiasm for teaching, as well as your eagerness to get back into the swing of things after the break, comes through loud and clear in every sentence. Your rich and eloquent descriptions take the reader back to that exhilarating and joyful time. It is a delight to notice the passion that you have for learning and the commitment you have made to your studies. This poem is an absolute masterpiece.

Robertina B.

Date: 9/28/2023 4:17:00 PM

Dear Besma, I absolutely love your amazing write! Really touches the heart and soul! These children are blessed to have a teacher like you. A fave for me, my dear friend! Many blessings to you!

Maria Williams

Date: 9/22/2023 11:17:00 PM

How fortunate for the children that they have an excellent teacher like you, dearest Besma. Below are not my words but it describes you to a T. This poem is a fave for me my sweet friend.

Maria Williams
Date: 9/22/2023 11:17:00 PM

What Makes a Teacher Memorable? You may not remember all the teachers you've had, but I bet there were a few who made a lasting impression. They may even influence your own teaching today. So what makes a teacher memorable? Students often remember teachers who were kind or funny or brilliant or passionate. They remember teachers who cared about them. They remember teachers who were supportive or encouraging or saw something in them no one else did. They remember teachers who challenged them and made them think.

Hiya Sharma

Date: 9/22/2023 6:16:00 AM

Wow, dear poetess, this poem comes with a heartfelt sense of nostalgia whilst infusing such bright shades of new beginnings, when the students and teachers return to their realms of learning and knowledge. Your words are evident of the fact that you're a brilliant teacher, who strives to make things more valuable for the students and wants to paint a whimsical world of learning for them.So that they can excel in their lives! Such a kind and compassionate heart you possess, I absolutely love this

Arthur Vaso

Date: 9/21/2023 10:09:00 PM

If only the world had more teachers as you!!! beautiful poem!

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/21/2023 8:13:00 AM

My dear friend, I am sure (I was a teacher once) that once you step up into the school, you will feel the elation of someone who knows what to do and aspire to impart your well-drilled knowledge. The beginning is always difficult, but once there you will succeed as you always do. Blessings my friend.

Tom Woody

Date: 9/20/2023 6:08:00 PM

I've mentioned this before I'll bet your a great teacher. Your kids probably love you, though I remember it brings you stress too. Well, you certainly are a poet that's for sure. Now, off to school you go...

Bill Baker

Date: 9/19/2023 3:43:00 PM

Sara and I are retired teacher, Besma, the joy of seeing that light go on in a student's face is a blessing we both miss. Since retiring we've both taken up writing as our main daily activity, along with reading spiritual books of many authors. I enjoyed reading your passionate poem about teaching, returning to school, and students. I'll be adding this poem to my FAVs list. Thanks for sharing your heartfelt poetry with us, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Robert Lindley

Date: 9/17/2023 5:33:00 PM

this to me is a wonderful and deep poem expressing who you are as a teacher and as a very kind soul. Teaching kids has to be a hard job but if one loves it maybe not so bad. A gem and a fine fav in my book. God bless you.

Silent One

Date: 9/17/2023 11:22:00 AM

You are a wonderful teacher and I can see your enthusiasm in this poem for the return of school after the holidays.. You describe it really well through your poetic words and its always great to be an avid reader and learner... great poem.

Ink Empress

Date: 9/17/2023 9:16:00 AM

What a profound and beautiful write this is dear island poetess, I absolutely loved reading this and for some reason it does emanate nostalgia at it’s finest, the first day of school … it must be challenging to handle and be a teacher for teenagers, critical age, where they go through so many emotional changes, and from your poem i can see you feel and think deeply for their future and thoughts, so caring you are. And those last lines are brilliant: world of words, realm of poetry! Luv this: fav