Besma Riabi Dziri Poet Rhyme

Share Love and Light With a Vibrant Energy

I have just reached the end of the school year
giving my last lesson to the last group, as it were
Unlike before, not quite content with what has been done
on whom would I put the blame in the long run?!
Apart from the human factor, we have Covid-nineteen
and under my wings students at the age of a teen
To teach a youth, you need understanding.. patience and time
how would I make it, as students study part-time?!
Day on, day off.. that’s the school year for them so far
how to ensure the development of the learners’ repertoire?!
Hard I strived to hide the leak of confusion on my face
as it was puzzling to recognize my students with a mask on each face!
I spare you the trouble of an everyday struggle with every task
as my students and I are sweating under a suffocating mask!
Just envision me teaching the phonetic symbols and every problem sound
without accurately mouthing utterances and hearing a clear sound!
“Group 1 or 2?” Would you please your teacher remind?
that’s of paramount importance than any other task assigned!
A quick look at my notebook to check what is written down
so that I would be in the know after each two-week lockdown!
To God’s countless blessings I am grateful so much
though guilty with the feeling of not being able to do much
Still facing the dangers of the pandemic and its many a wave
and need not just get Covid-19 vaccine but also be brave
Possess a valiant heart, share Love and Light with a vibrant energy
have faith in God, in human nature beauty and in the “call of poetry”!


June 10th, 2021
Besma

I join my friend and fellow great poet, Poetic Flame, in his inspiring Poet's Call! 

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/covid_toll_and_poets_call_1362448

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Valsa George November 9, 2021 at 6:31 PM Your confusion as a teacher in the Covid times is beautifully expressed in this poem. I can sense every bit of anxiety coming from the heart of a conscientious teacher who has to teach phonetics with the mask on. I too being a teacher in a college for many years can understand every bit of anxiety you share. Your closing lines, I enjoyed so much. Braving all impediments, share Love and Light. That's what is needed to make life meaningful. Besma Riabi Dziri November 14, 2021 at 9:12 AM So much blissful and blessed to have on my path of life and poetry sharing my vocation, passion and the sweetness and worries of Life.. What is Life without a whole core of meaning! What is humanity if stripped of empathy, Love and Light! What is a soul if devoid of consciousness and integrity! You are of remarkable beauty and humility, dear Valsa.. thank you so much for your wonderful and valuable response.. My deepest regards and blessings.

Joe Maverick October 16, 2021 at 1:05 PM Hmm there are struggles enough without extra Interesting viewing this in my mind and with my Eyes from early covid till now..' wow well you Can read how I stand on covid the to-ing and Froing early disbelief to family coercion even 'after I had A hard bout of it then much investigation And unplanned meetings with people who also Said they'd had it Dec 2019 like I, and now and then From some hearing of global reset 21' All the best Besma' Besma Riabi Dziri October 16, 2021 at 1:34 PM Joe, you are of kindness and humility to grant me your visit and feedback.. thank you so much! I wish you great times. Stay safe and blessed. My deepest regards and blessings.

Susan Lawrence July 6, 2021 at 1:09 PM Besma, Beautiful and honest and inspiring. Wonderful that you give of your energy, heart and time to educate others. I love Possess a valiant heart, share Love and Light with a vibrant energy have faith in God, in human nature beauty and in the “call of poetry”! So very true. Thank you for you ! All best wishes to you, Susan :) Besma Riabi Dziri October 16, 2021 at 1:32 PM Dear Susan, my deepest apologies for being too late to respond to your kindness, generosity and sensitivity.. You heal souls as you drop your wholehearted words.. thank you so much sweetest friend and poetess ! Deeply humbled.. my warmest wishes and deepest regards and blessings. Love and hugs.

Mystic Rose Rose July 4, 2021 at 10:07 AM Your one of the most bravest women I know Besma. May God protect you watch over you and keep you intact in His love and fervent Grace, Much love xo Besma Riabi Dziri July 5, 2021 at 1:32 AM Grateful to you dear Vienna, sweet Mystic Rose! How humbled I am by your warm and loving words.. so blessed to have you in my heart and on my path, a great soul oozing Kindness and Love.. stay always safe and happy. My deepest regards and blessings. Love and hugs.

Pashang Salehi July 3, 2021 at 11:55 AM Very true... I did that for 31 years... Nicely done. Besma Riabi Dziri July 5, 2021 at 1:29 AM “You are not a teacher, but an awakener”.. So much pleased and honoured to meet beautiful souls that have been marking generations and adding a lot of beauty.. thank you so much, Pashang! My deepest regards and blessings.

Sotto Poet July 2, 2021 at 10:57 AM All aspirations are granted through love and light! Dear sister, Huge congrats on your great poetry and commitment to improving education, and best wishes for your continued endeavors. Both are qualities that are quite acceptable because of the praise they get. When you remain loyal to yourself, to honesty, and your own pride, your poetry radiates motivation and brightness. Take care and stay safe. Blessings and peace Besma Riabi Dziri July 5, 2021 at 1:19 AM So caring are your very words.. so rewarding is your response.. so kind of you Lassad to bestow upon my humble soul and words such praise and insight.. I can't thank you enough for your genuine encouragement and generous support.. stay always safe and blessed. My deepest regards and blessings.

Mahtab Bangalee June 29, 2021 at 10:54 PM Love is the true nature of humanity, so if you are a human being then love all with the eyes of equity Besma Riabi Dziri July 5, 2021 at 1:10 AM Profound and genuine are your thoughts, Mahtab.. thank you so much for being here with your wonderful feedback! My deepest regards and blessings.

Christuraj Alex June 18, 2021 at 7:31 PM Beautiful advice. Besma Riabi Dziri June 23, 2021 at 11:08 PM My pleasure! Thank you so much, Christuraj for stopping by and appreciating.. My deepest regards and blessings.

Richard Lamoureux June 13, 2021 at 7:41 AM The world needs more teachers like you. Blessings Rick. Besma Riabi Dziri June 14, 2021 at 7:42 AM And the world needs more beautiful souls and committed poets like you, Richard.. thank you so much for honouring my humble poetry.. My deepest regards and blessings.

Robert Lindley June 12, 2021 at 4:20 PM I commend you for your excellent poem and your dedication as a teacher. Both are praiseworthy attributes and fully deserving of the positive accolades received. As you stay true too self, true to integrity and personal honor- your poetry glows and reveals its inspiration and light. A fav.. God bless.. Besma Riabi Dziri June 14, 2021 at 7:41 AM We are brought up to be and remain true to who we are and what we do.. and now feeling so blessed to live up to our convictions and beliefs.. making sure to befriend a beauty and be one! Thank you so much, Robert for the honour of your wonderful feedback on my humble words! Deeply humbled by your great appreciation and praise.. My deepest regards and blessings.

Victor Buhagiar June 11, 2021 at 1:12 AM One can understand the difficulties of teaching with a mask on. Plus all would be worried about catching the virus. But now you can rest. Blessings. Besma Riabi Dziri June 14, 2021 at 7:12 AM Still a huge work ahead of teachers.. the final exams! Let's hope everything will be okay so that students will be able to sit for and pass their exams.. thank you so much, Victor for kind words and great support.. My deepest regards and blessings.

Vijay Pandit June 10, 2021 at 1:53 PM I salute you and your fellow teachers around the world. It wasn't and still isn't a normal task being a teacher. Kudos to you, Besma--you are among the heroes who served during this difficult period to help humanity. Great poem! Besma Riabi Dziri June 14, 2021 at 7:06 AM Deeply humbled dear Vijay.. thank you heaps for your great words of praise and encouragement! Always an honour and a tremendous pleasure to read your amazing poetry and wonderful feedbacks.. My deepest regards and blessings.