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Teacher's Pet

I love to hear him laugh - this student not exceptional, but looking like a sweet young *Paul Simon. Maybe it's the way he laughs like me. . . heartily, or maybe it is just because his laughter reassures me I'm still funny. * Paul Simon was part of a folk rock duo most popular in the 60's.

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Robin Davis

Date: 11/9/2013 7:25:00 PM

Andrea This is a creative and humorous write. Full of fun and imagination. Nice job Thanks for the sweet and insightful comment on my Good Deeds poem

Kash Poet

Date: 1/30/2011 5:54:00 AM

Some people laugh right from their heart.It seems u are of that kind-kashinath

Joshua Lacey

Date: 4/12/2010 1:38:00 PM

nothing wrong with a little humor!

Daver Austin

Date: 4/12/2010 6:53:00 AM

Hey! These kids'll keep a teacher young. If the kids like you - WOW! This is a real gift. Per usual, you have a compelling way with words. Love, daver And thanks for looking down the list.

Skat A

Date: 4/9/2010 4:04:00 PM

ENJOYED YOU ETHEREE ANDREA

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/3/2010 9:14:00 PM

Smooth, with a nice whip of humor. Still the funny one. Have a nice Andrea. P.D.was here!

Gerard Keogh Jr.

Date: 4/3/2010 11:19:00 AM

Aha! That last line has the winning edge of sharp dialogue and revealing to boot. Good ending! So, you are the winner again, eh!? But I am not surprised. You poems are of consistently high quality! Happy Easter! Gerard.

Joyce Johnson

Date: 4/2/2010 3:43:00 PM

I made the wrong comment. Someone else had commented on that. Nathan just picked the winners for the 9/ll contest from last year. I came in third. You have to go back to 2009 to find it. Teachers have the right to have their pets, as long as no one else knows. Love, Joyce

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 4/2/2010 12:31:00 PM

Both funny and sweet and very creative my dear friend Andrea.. such a cute tribute to a student and he has good taste in teachers laughing it up with u .. enjoyed reading..luv.. Linda-Marie..

Matthew Anish

Date: 4/2/2010 12:21:00 PM

Hello Nice to make people laugh. But do you remember "Tears of a Clown"? I think you are aroun my age so you might. Are you a teacher? I am a ESL writing instructor at BMCC. Interesting poem! Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish

Marty Owens

Date: 4/2/2010 11:47:00 AM

Very nice Etheree...enjoyed...Marty

Richard Pickett

Date: 4/2/2010 8:40:00 AM

Touching Andrea, soft and sweet...God Bless...Taz

Margaret Foster

Date: 4/1/2010 6:15:00 PM

Laughter is contagious, we should all do more of it...neat poem, luck boy to have such a great teacher ...thank you for reading my efforts, My spare time comes in fits and starts....luv Margaret

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 4/1/2010 2:30:00 PM

ohhhhh so good...nice to see laughter! Light & Love

Sharon Ruebel

Date: 4/1/2010 1:48:00 PM

This is so well done, I enjoy reading from you and look forward to many more. Thank you Sharon

Gert W. Knop

Date: 4/1/2010 1:23:00 PM

You're right, in US Gert is a short form of Gertrud, but in German it is a man's name. If it is spelles Gerd, it is a short form of Gerhard but with t it is no short form but a complete first name. My middle name is Wilhelm (=William). In Chile they called me Gerardo. You must really be a funny person! I am also good for jokes!...Love, Gert

Gert W. Knop

Date: 4/1/2010 1:16:00 PM

Hi Andrea, thanks for your comment! My email address is: gk43@gmx.de and when you like drop me a note and I will send you some nice receipes (my fafourites are the French tartes!! Yes, I never had better Fish and Chips than in UK!!! I remember once in Leicester that I could not even finish it because it was too much for my continental stomach!! ...There is also a special German receipe for a cheese cake with apples, very delicious!!!...Love, Gert

Lynette Chachere

Date: 4/1/2010 11:08:00 AM

who says you can't be funny anymore??Thats sweet.a teacher student relationship can sometimes be the only friend in the students life in some cases.teachers can do a lot more, and i believe they should get paid more.well koodos to your kind of apple, Paul Simon.this is a sweet write. -Always&Forever Lynette

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 4/1/2010 11:03:00 AM

The teacher,the student!How nice to have this fun relationship between the teacher and the student,some kids bring good aura wherever they are and so do devoted teachers.I'm sure you're one of those teachers students are lucky to have.My favorite teacher was my english teacher,when i think of him i still manage a smile,lovely write. .Charma.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/1/2010 10:02:00 AM

What a delight it must be to have a "sweet young Paul Simon" in class, Andrea! Teachers need students like this to give us encouragement and affirmation. Terrific etheree! Love, Carolyn