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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada 
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Like a frail flower he sits in dismay, predicting hate and bad kids in his mind waiting for the bus to take him away, to unknown rooms, and a place that's class. In the bright schoolbus, the seats hosting youth so boisterously in tune with dreams alive, he rides away from Mom's apron strings, sad in his look, but filled with her words of faith, and her love, reassurance of her soft kiss. His home and his dog so far away he's so alone with emptiness to grip and surely a mad teacher to greet him. Bus stops......., and a small hand takes his in trust and he's drawn to smile.. at tender sweet eyes. © Eric True The role of poetry is to utter the un-utterable; to open up |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
The first of many firsts to come...what a lovely read...I think I have to share this with the schools to post on their bulletin boards... I so enjoyed this....it brought a wonderful smile.... |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Wonderfully crafted Eric! You've taken me back so many years to remember the feelings you've so masterfully captured. There will be many a parent and child who will relate to these sentiments you've woven so well. Much enjoyed!  Best wishes, /Kit [This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (edited 08-18-2001).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Ethome, Well done my friend. Enjoyed |
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poetsguild Member
since 2001-08-12
Posts 85Florida |
Like a frail flower he sits in dismay, gentle opening sets the tone for the rest of the poem like many first days in one's life good work, ethome |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
it's almost that time my friend. . . well done. . . ------------------------------------------------------------ To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
eric, enjoyed the read and just had to smile at the ending which hinted at friendship and romance  now if only my first day were this memorable..sigh |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
ETHome~ This mommy of two teachers thanks you from the bottom of my heart for this tender piece. The mommy in me remembers this day - four times~ One of my sons has a vision he applies to his teaching - "Lord, each day let me learn - more than I teach." I will be sharing this with three special teachers this day. (one daughter-in-law also teaches)  Thank you, my friend~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
eric i just think this one should deserve more replies.... |
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Jaime Fradera Senior Member
since 2000-11-25
Posts 843Where no tyranny is tolerable |
This is great [This message has been edited by Jaime Fradera (edited 08-20-2001).] |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
You were right sweet poet...I relate very well indeed...you are the sweetest thing...hugs and kisses |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Many many thanks to all for taking the time to read this. I have been so busy at work that I don't have the time to reply to all individually but my heart is there with all of you and my appreciation is just as strong as ever!! |
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