Teaching Is Hard

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Poetry notes:
11/8/2018
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A teacher with an always late student Looked for ways to influence improvement She tried best she could But it did little good Now the student remains mostly truant

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Arthur Vaso

Date: 11/11/2018 9:20:00 PM

Funny but with an important message!!

Mark Toney
Date: 11/11/2018 10:44:00 PM

Yes it is. Thank you for highlighting this, Arthur.

Jenifer Jeyaseelan

Date: 11/10/2018 8:01:00 AM

Reminds me fo my College days :):) But I am not truant, believe me! Nicely penned....

Mark Toney
Date: 11/10/2018 10:10:00 AM

Lol... Jenifer, thank you for taking time to bring some encouragement my way :)

Arjun Jangid

Date: 11/8/2018 6:49:00 PM

Nice panned who knows teacher now a days.

Mark Toney
Date: 11/8/2018 9:15:00 PM

Thank you, Arjun.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/8/2018 9:20:00 AM

It is so true.

Mark Toney
Date: 11/8/2018 10:07:00 AM

Caren, I thought of you after I wrote this because I'm aware of all the time and effort you spend with the children. Your efforts are much appreciated. ~Mark

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 11/8/2018 8:20:00 AM

D'oh! ;) xomo

Mark Toney
Date: 11/8/2018 10:05:00 AM

Lol... love the comment, Maureen!