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.
Copyright © Jerry T Curtis | Year Posted 2015
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