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Written 5th June 2025 - For my dear friend Patricia 

For my friend Patricia who followed her dream, and became the teacher she was meant to have been. * * * When I was a little girl, long ago Uncle John bought me a box of chalks A blackboard too, a dream coming true The teacher in me was being born. I played teacher, the pupils my toys Hour after hour and day after day Those moments I will never forget Of when the teacher in me was made. I became a teacher, lived the dream Wonderful, golden days of my life Found it rewarding in many ways No two school days were ever the same. I enjoyed teaching from first day to last Helping students on their way to success Making many precious memories Souvenirs made with pride and pure joys. I praise the day I got that box of chalks From uncle John, dearly loved of course. * * *

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Date: 6/7/2025 3:40:00 PM
A precious memory and poem inspired by a truly amazing uncle. I am a teacher but it was not really my 'dream'
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 6/7/2025 6:58:00 PM
Thank you Andrea, my eldest sister was a teacher, it was what she always wanted to do… Beryl
Date: 6/6/2025 11:46:00 AM
What a lovely write/ tribute you have here. Love It... This framed would make a great gift. "Good Luck" if for a contest. Have a lovely/blessed day writing away...............
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 6/6/2025 1:35:00 PM
Thank you Paula, this is a gift for my friend who is in a care home for respite care. She will love it I know. Not for a contest… Blessings, Beryl x
Date: 6/6/2025 6:16:00 AM
Sweet tribute Beryl. A good teacher can make a world of difference for some kids.
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 6/6/2025 6:44:00 AM
It’s true teachers can do wonders. Thank you Tom… Beryl
Date: 6/6/2025 5:54:00 AM
I too am a teacher. Though retired, I still take pride that I have been a teacher. I enjoyed my profession from start to finish. A great tribute to your friend, dear Beryl.
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 6/6/2025 6:46:00 AM
Thank you Valsa, I agree with Tom, you’d have been a wonderful teacher… Beryl
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Tom Woody
Date: 6/6/2025 6:14:00 AM
I'll bet you were awesome Valsa
Date: 6/5/2025 9:11:00 PM
Nice tribute Beryl!
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 6/6/2025 1:57:00 AM
Thank you Karen, my friend has been very poorly, and I know she will love this as she often talks to me about her past and how she was inspired to become a teacher… Beryl

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