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Alwye

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In the space between moments

0 posted 2009-09-19 10:48 PM

So, I had an assignment for a grad class to write a poem about what a teacher is. I thought I'd share my intrepretation of my profession.

I am an explorer.
I find the resplendence nestled
in the dark, hesitant corners
and I whisper
“Now is the time to blaze.”

I am a beacon.
I call to me the vessels
that others have cast off as flotsam,
the wreckage of our day
But I lend them light
and respite from the waves.

I am an inventor.
I tinker with new paradigms
and construct each of my days
to house as many different faces
as are colors in a sunrise.

I am a voyager.
I nourish my caravan with perspectives
and then lead them out into the dust
to choose their own trails
as intrepid dreamers.

I am a teacher,
a catcher of hopes and tears,
a weaver of possibilities,
and a grower of lives.

Margherita
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Eternity

1 posted 2009-09-20 09:35 AM

Beautiful interpretation of your infinitely important profession!

"Grower of lives", yes! Your awareness of your role is indeed a powerful inspiration!

Love,
Margherita

brneyedgrly
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since 2009-06-08

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nowhere and everywhere

2 posted 2009-09-22 05:25 PM

I am a teacher,
a catcher of hopes and tears,
a weaver of possibilities,
and a grower of lives.
______________

this is wonderful poem..so full of hope for our future

teaching is a great way to pay it forward

shellie

Alwye

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In the space between moments

3 posted 2009-09-22 06:03 PM

Thanks ladies! I do enjoy my job, even though it can be one of the hardest jobs in the world sometimes.

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

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Realms of Light

4 posted 2009-09-22 06:09 PM

"I am a teacher,
a catcher of hopes and tears,
a weaver of possibilities,
and a grower of lives."

~ Alwye, the perfect closing to a fine write on what it means to be teacher!!!

My eldest daughter is a teacher and she recently finished graduate school with a masters degree in education (M.Ed.). I am going to show her your poem. She is going to love it!

I have a tremendous amount of respect for the teaching profession.

Blessings of love and joy to you, dear teacher!

Linda

The Shadow in Blue
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5 posted 2009-09-22 06:14 PM

And that is why I respect teachers. You wrote of your profession so beautifully. I loved the last stanza and how it tied the whole poem together.

~Jill

nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines

6 posted 2009-09-22 06:36 PM

I love it, Krista and having been a full time teacher though a substitute now~~ I don't think I could have written it any more beautiful~~

It's one of those that should be made into a poster ...

M

Alwye

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In the space between moments

7 posted 2009-09-23 05:59 PM

Thank you all so much for the kind words and of your support of teachers!

And thanks to all my fellow teachers that work so hard every day! I am honored to be among your ranks.

Mysteria

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British Columbia, Canada

8 posted 2009-09-25 09:10 PM

I just wish someone had written that for you! So true, and without teachers that really enjoy teaching we would be in one big mess. Many kids today will turn to a teacher before their parents as at least they are there to talk to when needed.

Lovely poem, and thank you for being a teacher.

Mysteria

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