Jerry T Curtis Poet Rhyme

Teaching By Reaching

I wrote this as a tribute for one of my former teacher, Mrs. Barbara Shaw.
With Her keen abilities to teach and reach the hearts of children of all
ages, coupled with a caring nature and calm spirit, inspired hundreds, if not
more, to cope with life while possessing a zest for knowledge and with the ability to comprehend their dreams. No, I did not become President of the US of A, So that Proves she taught me well. 
This little poem is really not worthy of the amount 
of love and caring that She has freely shared with others through the years, to young and old alike, (and I can hardly wait to see the corrections She will make to this piece)
But I wanted to say something,  So Here's To You Mrs. Shaw and Thank You for introducing me to the works of Robert Frost.  "Best Wishes" and many more in the years to come.   Sincerly with Love  Jerry T Curtis    Mar 5th 2015

Teaching By Reaching  
                              by JT Curtis


When I was very young
school to me, was like a prison
a place for discipline 
metered out with pure precision

I made it through the first few three years
with minor cuts and bruises
Everyday a new found tear
and learned, there's no excuses

But like all things, this would change
as I prayed for my release
Then days of woeful negligence 
and brutal pains would cease 

I was delivered, to a classroom
where learning, was, a delight
It brought joy, to me each day
and solace through the nights

The one and single figure
That save my future, on that day
Was my fourth and fifth grade teacher
In her loving caring way

I can't tell you the joy I felt the day She 
informed me that she also was promoted the 
5th grade.

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Lindsay Laurie April 7, 2015 at 11:17 PM Hello Jerry... this is a wonderful tribute Jerry, and I just wish I had respected all my teachers when at school. With some, I thought I knew better. Thank you Jerry - Lindsay Jerry T Curtis April 8, 2015 at 5:57 AM Thank you Lindsay, I didn't say I treated all my teaches well, I too have regrets in that area.

Barbara Shaw March 8, 2015 at 8:49 PM I find your style intriguing. No, I will not change one thing....blessed to have been part of your life and still here. Can't wait to read all of them. Plan to post some of mine.. Jerry T Curtis March 9, 2015 at 5:50 AM May I be the first to Welcome you to the Soup. If you write it, I will read it----looking forward to it. Thanks again Jerry T

Emile Pinet March 4, 2015 at 9:37 AM Your words are like a bouquet of flowers that brighten the senses and pay tribute to a special person in your life that helped shape who you are today and will remain forever more. #7 Jerry T Curtis March 4, 2015 at 6:54 PM Thank You Emile, As always, i feel your comments are poetry in themselves. A seven to you Sir.