School's Always In Session

If I look sad today,
it is only for a short time;
for there is a lesson to be learned...
so I can continue to climb

If I look happy tomorrow,
it will last a lifetime;
for the Teacher taught the lesson well...
so I will continue to climb.


For "Show Me, Don't Tell" contest sponsored by Brian Strand.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Dietrich Avatar
January 25, 2012 at 5:52 PM
GREAT one for a teacher to read!! Congrats for this. Much enjoyed and I love your attitude on education.
Kendrick Avatar
January 23, 2012 at 3:21 PM
Good thoughts penned..Enjoyed reading this afternoon..Congrats on your win..Sara
Brown Avatar
January 23, 2012 at 12:06 PM
Congratulations on your super win George. Love, Carol
Pettit Avatar
January 22, 2012 at 8:49 PM
Congratulations on winning in the contest. One must always strive to be better. You have described it all well here.
Scholtz Avatar
January 22, 2012 at 10:31 AM
Congratulations on your win George. Elizabeth
Quigley Avatar
January 22, 2012 at 8:10 AM
Nicely penned George. Congrats
Sweetheart Avatar
January 22, 2012 at 7:47 AM
congrats George on HM for this interesting composition luv..
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January 21, 2012 at 11:31 PM
George, i like the climb,, sometimes feeling low, can lead a lesson with out teachers... good luck in the .. thank you for sharing,, forever & ever,.. PD
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