thriveni c mysore Poet Free verse

My Favorite Teacher

Bullied all through
I had started to enjoy
My inevitable
Lonesome childhood
With stoic ignorance

Kindergarden
Teacher, Mary was her name
Might have noted my plight
Sat by my side
Told me I was just fine

Captivated
Like a gently stroked puppy
I asked her one fine day
Why trouble followed
Me everywhere

Teacher Mary
Whispered, 'Dear child, Trouble is
Everywhere, mark me, you
Are good as long as
You tell the truth'

That day onward
I stuck to truth, trouble
Stuck to me, bullied all through
Yet, For love of my teacher Mary
I never once lied.

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Beata Agustin October 28, 2024 at 9:41 PM Wow! Thanks for sharing these words of wisdom. God bless you. thriveni c mysore October 29, 2024 at 8:15 AM I am grateful for the blessing dear poet friend. thank you for your kind visit. cheers.

Anonomus Scorpio October 7, 2024 at 6:15 PM It is raw to be honest about the ones who change our path in life. You have captured the best side of termoil with your inspired words! Truly glad I stopped by... Sincerly A.S. thriveni c mysore October 9, 2024 at 7:26 PM Your kind visit and words brings joy to me dear poet. I so fear the crowd even to this day. Bullying is a serious issue. I am grateful for your precious time dear poet. thank you Cheers.

Alesia Leach October 5, 2024 at 3:49 PM Enjoyed your beautiful poem, but saddened by the bullying. thriveni c mysore October 9, 2024 at 7:22 PM Thank you dear poet for your pleasant and kind visit. I am glad you liked the poem. I am grateful for your words, Thank you. Cheers.

Paula Goldsmith September 26, 2024 at 12:53 PM I enjoyed reading your wonderful yet sad write. Kids should Not be Bullied/yet many are. That is so sad. Many still do it as adults. Even more sad. Your teacher Mary was a good teacher. Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away......................... thriveni c mysore September 27, 2024 at 6:49 PM Thank you dear poet friend. You say it well, 'many still do it as adults' ha ha. I am so thankful for your kind visit and words. I am grateful to you for the blessings dear poet. Cheers.

Andrea Dietrich September 24, 2024 at 1:09 PM What a sweet story and the message that at least you never lied. Too bad about the bullying. i hope it finally stopped. thriveni c mysore September 24, 2024 at 8:57 PM thank you for your visit and kind words dear poet. Bad bullying, it never stopped till I completed schooling! I am now quite well versed to being pushed & shoved haha. thank you dear friend. Blessings & cheers.

Valsa George September 23, 2024 at 9:14 PM Hi Thriveni, truth is the best policy. It will keep one's conscience pure. What we learn from our parents and teachers at a young age will stick to us all through life. You are honest and truthful. This beautiful tribute to your nursery teacher, I enjoyed reading. thriveni c mysore September 24, 2024 at 8:55 PM thank you for your kind visit dear poet. yes truth is a potent weapon. I am glad you liked this tribute. Blessings & cheers.

David Crandall September 23, 2024 at 8:29 PM How interesting Thriveni, and what a great teacher/kid interaction and lesson. I agree - truth is a good policy, though sometimes not smooth in the sort term, prevails in the end. :-) thriveni c mysore September 24, 2024 at 8:53 PM I agree with your thoughts dear poet friend. thank you for your kind visit and words. Blessings & cheers.

Mystic Rose Rose September 23, 2024 at 12:42 PM I think you are amazing just as you are, loved your story, it touched my heart Thriveni. Wish there were more like you ! thriveni c mysore September 24, 2024 at 8:52 PM Dear poet friend, your visit brings joy to me always. Thank you for your kind words, means so much to me. Blessings & cheers.

Karen Jones September 23, 2024 at 9:37 AM I am so glad Mary was there for you and sorry you were bullied! It is admirable you are so honest dear poet! Thanks for entering my contest! thriveni c mysore September 24, 2024 at 8:51 PM Thank you for the contest and your precious time dear poet. There were a few teachers who stood by my side, but Miss Mary helped me to stay calm in the storm! I am glad I wrote about her. I am grateful to you for your kind words dear friend. Blessings & cheers.

Joe Maverick September 22, 2024 at 9:04 AM A strong stance Thriveni...Easier to manage as A child and teenager..Yet a worthy starting Point.' thriveni c mysore September 22, 2024 at 6:17 PM I am honored to get your view on this write dear poet. You say it beautifully 'strong stance', yes it is. Your words means so much to me. Thank you for your time. Cheers.