My favorite teacher

quot: "The teacher who is indeed wise does not bid you to enter the house of his wisdom but rather leads you to the threshold of your mind.".. Khalil

I met him at a square dance, beneath the stars, 
A square of joy where laughter filled the air. 
Not long before he saw beyond my scars, 
And asked me to change my path with care. 

His lessons weren't just found within the class, 
But in the way he taught me how to see— 
No pressure placed, just guidance when I'd ask, 
A teacher, yes, but more—a friend to me. 

In the darkest days, he stood by my side, 
A mentor, a teacher, a steadfast guide. 
When pockets were empty, and hope ran thin, 
His hand reached out, pulling me in. 

Through trials and pain, his smile remained, 
A beacon of light when all else waned. 
How can I forget the strength he gave, 
The reason i survived, the way i stayed brave? 

With every step, he lit my way, 
His kindness helping me seize the day. 
In this foreign land, I owe so much, 
To a heart so warm, to a soul’s gentle touch.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2024



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Date: 9/23/2024 8:27:00 AM
Dearest Jay congratulations on your placement in my contest. I enjoyed reading about your favorite teacher! I especially love these lines, “ In the darkest days, he stood by my side, A mentor, a teacher, a steadfast guide. When pockets were empty, and hope ran thin, His hand reached out, pulling me in. ” Thanks for entering my contest.
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Date: 9/23/2024 8:02:00 AM
nice tribute. congratulations on your win dear poet.
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Date: 9/11/2024 4:33:00 AM
- Sounds like good memories Jay ... great written - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
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Date: 9/10/2024 9:21:00 PM
What a heart warming tribute to your great teacher! How I wish the teacher referred here had seen your poem. He would deem it as the best gift he has ever received in life. All the Best!
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Date: 9/10/2024 6:26:00 PM
What a fabulous tribute, so powerfully penned, Jay. A moving poem, that tugs at the heart, Bering forth feelings of deep respect, love and nostalgia, all together.
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Date: 9/10/2024 1:30:00 PM
wow, he sounds like a really good teacher, Jay. Nicely done.
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Date: 9/10/2024 12:18:00 PM
Sounds like a great teacher
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