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We Are All Teachers

Lest we forget
WE ARE ALL “TEACHERS”
In a classroom without windows
Exposed
In truth and lies
Tenured in memories
Tinged by the angst of youth
Measured
By times melancholic muse

BEWARE
For children watch
Mimic, replay moments
Repeat/repost words
Hold us to our “truths”
Challenge our “lies”
Love us 
Because of who we are

So, let us do the same.

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Ink Empress

Date: 9/5/2023 12:31:00 PM

Such a philosophical and profound write, woven so poetically: i agree, we are all teachers and students, leaving an impression or lesson or learning: this poem goes way deeper and i love how creative the line “ in a classroom without windows” how profound! Love that

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/4/2023 7:12:00 PM

Spot-on. We are all under the proverbial microscope... What is this, the old Soviet Union?! lol.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 9/4/2023 7:29:00 AM

So true, wise words, John:)