Bob Quigley Poet Rhyme

Thanks To You Miss Thomas

Thanks To You Miss Thomas

When I was just in first grade, the teacher that I had
Had teaching methods very strict and easily got mad
Most questions that she asked me I had no answer for
I'd tell her that I did not know, but she'd just ask me more

She once walked up to my desk, asked about a certain book
I didn't think I had it but told her I would look
At that she reached into my desk, grabbing papers, books and more
And with a sweeping motion knocked them all to the floor

All the kids were laughing, I thought I would die
Her action put real fear in me and I began to cry
Another time she told me that I should do the best I can
But the most that I could hope to be was a garbage man  

Then she found I was left handed and she made a new demand
My desk was turned to face the rear tiI I wrote with my right hand
Each day I lived in terror, I tried not to go to school
Every day was torture. I was made to feel the fool

But ultimately she was found out and her methods were reversed
Somehow I got to second grade, I had survived the worst
It's funny after all these years, I still remember her
Those moments are still crystal clear, all the other years a blur

What did all this teach me as these thoughts I recollect
That adversity has its value, it teaches you respect
So thanks to you Miss Thomas for showing me the way
If you hadn't been the way you were, who would I be today 


The Right Time Contest     Bob Quigley

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Wilma Neels July 6, 2011 at 1:28 PM Bob this is an awesome way to look at the trauma you went through, especially for someone in first grade, I can see that this also had an impact on the person you are today.. Good luck for the contest. I really enjoyed this write of your tonight ;) tc Bob Quigley July 7, 2011 at 7:36 AM Thanks for the kind words Wilma. We live and learn.

Carol Sunshine Brown July 6, 2011 at 5:47 AM I am enjoying reading the very diverse poetry here this morning in my Soupland. Words pouring onto paper from poets souls. What a joy to be able to sit and read such wonderful poetry for awhile today. Have a very good day Bob. Love, Carol Bob Quigley July 6, 2011 at 6:50 AM Thanks Carol. Appreciate your comments