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7/30/2024 for Seijaku Poetry Contest sponsored by Silent One

hey math tutor, I need help.  kids with questions - five at once! multitasking, aging, geezer. too much, too much, who needs help? tasks need doing, people are waiting. computers, phones, even TVs are mind-boggling electro-monstrosities gotta be there, gonna be late car breaks down again, why now? did I hurt her feelings or maybe his? what is she expecting, anyway, and when? I must improve my mindreading. to prove myself I must work harder - give a hundred ten percent where am I gonna get that extra ten? lose some sleep?  borrow some money? hey, buddy back off, that ain't funny. hey mister, watch your step. I'm a walking time bomb razor time for me to go ballistic. maybe I just got pushed too far. whoa - time out. kids got 18 years to learn. they will be ok. which of those tasks need doing? which of those things can wait? I think the world still spins without me. my friends know i'm well intentioned things will work out - it's ok. I don't have to prove myself. hey, buddy, nice to see you. it sure is a beautiful day.

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Date: 8/25/2024 1:21:00 PM
What a beautiful example of the internal drama we all face and a great way to resist the rush and needless stresses! You've got this figured out... mauve I will too one day! Awesome writing! Xo
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David Crandall
Date: 8/25/2024 5:04:00 PM
Thanks Crystol. I must admit, being able to retire has enhanced my coping skills :-)
Date: 8/24/2024 8:11:00 AM
'to prove myself I must work harder - give a hundred ten percent where am I gonna get that extra ten? lose some sleep? borrow some money?' humorous. cheerful seijaku. congratulations dear poet. happy writing.
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David Crandall
Date: 8/24/2024 9:57:00 AM
thanks Thriveni, I'm having trouble with this interface...maybe you can relate to some of this as a teacher...
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David Crandall
Date: 8/24/2024 9:56:00 AM
If you want a laugh, see my poem "Pythagorean Theorem Proof"...well, maybe not that funny - lol
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David Crandall
Date: 8/24/2024 9:56:00 AM
If you want a laugh, see my poem "Pythagorean Theorem Proof"...well, maybe not that funny - lol
Date: 8/24/2024 7:33:00 AM
are you a math tutor? Gosh! Math , my worst and weakest subject hah. I can imagine how kids will question as i read this. Youv described your day very well and how amidst all at the end of the day you remind yourself everything is fine! Brilliant poem! Well delivered! Congratulations on your win! Pleasure reading this!
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David Crandall
Date: 8/24/2024 9:55:00 AM
Thanks Ink Empress. Yep, I'm retired, and tutor math a few days a week for fun. When there's too many kids and my limited multi-tasking skills are challenged, and some of the kids give me a hard time, then I get testy, but close to 100 percent of the time, I love it, many because I enjoy the kids. It helps that I also love math, although that makes some kids think I'm crazy.
Date: 8/24/2024 4:43:00 AM
Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
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David Crandall
Date: 8/24/2024 9:58:00 AM
Thank you Silent One!

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