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Please, Just Let Them Teach
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Please, Just Let Them Teach |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
The future is our children The world is theirs to tame Without giving a good education We are only dimming their flame. Kids don't know about taxes Or what it costs to run a school They simply go to learn all they can While the adults continue to duel. Each spring we hear from the same few Who will never be satisfied They diminish the kids achievements And try to take away their pride. They claim to have all the answers But I wonder, at what cost? While they're enforcing their demands How many kids will be lost? And why do they blame the teachers When some of the kids start to roam? Shouldn't respect and right from wrong, Be taught within the home? Who are these people anyway? Who call themselves my voice They will never speak for me As a citizen I still have a choice. And as I vote for the budget The kids are my first concern Just let the teachers do their jobs Let them teach so our children can learn. |
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Trew Member
since 2000-06-10
Posts 365Ottawa, Canada |
A very good point, indeed! I'm sad to say that the situation is no different north of the 49th parallel. The parents blame the teachers, the teachers blame the school board, the school board...you know. In the middle of it all are the kids. Sad. Well written piece, BSC! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I agree...great job with this poem! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
This should be read at every PTA meeting...you very nicely summed up a situation that I've discussed with a friend for years...she teaches English in an inner city high school, and the students are so poor, and I have seen her take money out of her own pocket and buy them supplies, and watched her personally call her students to remind them of exams....and she has been slapped, and spit on...and threatened...but her dedication is incredible...she is truly my hero...sorry for the ramble...lol...but you "got me" with this one... |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
I agree too... and excellent poetic expression, Bonnie... regards, sudhir |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Wonderful message...now please let someone listen! I'm sending this off to members of my family that are teachers...they will love your "voice"! |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Trew, guess it's the same everywhere, the shame of it is it's the kids who lose. Martie, thanks. Serenity, definitely not a ramble, at times it's a pretty tough job they've got. Sudhir, thanks so much. BDC, Wow, hope they enjoy it. Thank you all for reading and for your kind replies. Bonnie |
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L Tiuch Member
since 2000-02-04
Posts 151NY |
As a teacher...you have no idea how these words were appreciated. If we were left to only teach...what a great world this would be. Thank you for saying it so well. Linda |
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L Tiuch Member
since 2000-02-04
Posts 151NY |
As a teacher...you have no idea how these words were appreciated. If we were left to only teach...what a great world this would be. Thank you for saying it so well. Linda |
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L Tiuch Member
since 2000-02-04
Posts 151NY |
As a teacher...you have no idea how these words were appreciated. If we were left to only teach...what a great world this would be. Thank you for saying it so well. Linda |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Bonnie~ From this mother who has two children who teach ... I thank you for this. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Well .... there are your 'hidden' replies ! MAGIC !  ~*Marge*~/b> ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Linda, Linda, Linda, Thank you, thank you, thank you. Marge, Two teachers!!!! Wonderful, so glad you appreciated this. Thanks. Bonnie |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Wonderful write on such a tragic topic. I do believe that this is a huge problem everywhere and you have done well with your plea. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
This is such an important subject. There are many things that need to be considered here and it's not being done. Glad you wrote this it needed to be done. I think the clincher is the verse excluding the teacher from blame and switching it back to the home and the early years where the child should be taught respect for others. There's a serious flaw in our society as it is with the break down of the family unit but that only becomes worse when the child is allowed to roam (run wild). I know this is a real hornet's nest of a topic...there are so many things to consider....however, I am glad that you took the time to write this piece and stand up for the importance of education and the important role the teacher plays |
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monte Junior Member
since 2000-06-22
Posts 33 |
Very nicely written. This should be sent to every school in America and then I think you should run for School Board President of your district to make this poem a reality. Go for it BSC |
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