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The Legacy of a Candle

Inspired to share my knowledge, Dedicated to teach with courage, I gave my service with all my heart— In my students' lives, I played an important part. Three decades of guiding the young, These are my riches, the songs I’ve sung. I may be a candle burning low, But the light I gave will always glow. Proud to shape each growing mind, And when my time is left behind, Please remember me not with sorrow or wrath, But as one who lit a flicker on your path. June 20, 2025 Maria Paz

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