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What Is A Teacher?
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What Is A Teacher? |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! 
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What Is A Teacher? A path to help avoid a fall. An ear to listen when others call. A voice, with which to talk and sing. A hinge on which the future swings. A shield for stopping sorrow's darts. A hand to touch a lonely heart. An arm to lift hearts from defeat. A light to awaken those who sleep. A teacher is a special friend. To be remembered until life's end. I lie awake in a world filled with dreams, but dreams can be so real when you don't know you're asleep |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Jeff, This is a very precious poem, and written very well. I enjoyed it, thank you.  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Jeffrey~ Thank you for these thoughts - and for giving me an opportunity to honor some of the teachers in my life. One of my favorite subjects is teachers ! When I recall the many that have impacted my life, I have nothing but praise. We all teach ... some love to teach ... others teach to love. I honor these teachers in my life - Ms. Lutie Talton Mr. Joseph Pearce Ms. Jodi Campbell Mr. Tom Beachum Mr. Joseph Beachum Mr. Don Granger Ms. Betty Foard Mr. Ed Talton Mr. Walter Purtz Ms. Lois Chapin *To each of them - You went far beyond the call of your profession. I thank you. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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lorilockheart Member
since 2000-05-06
Posts 206Alabama |
Jeffrey, It is so refreshing to see teachers finally get the respect and appreciation they deserve. So many times today they seem to be portrayed in a bad way. Truth is, they have the toughest job in the world, especially in today's society. Those that go above and beyond the call of duty deserve so much more than they are given. You have expressed that respect and appreciation so well. Thanks! Lori ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean. Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens. Promise me you'll give faith a fighting chance. And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance - I hope you dance. song by LeeAnn Womack ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Thanks to the three of you, I wrote this as a tribute to my son's kindergarten teachers Mrs. Jada Hardin Mrs. Judy White I can scarcely believe the changes that he has gone through these past 8 months. He went from this shy little runt of a kid to being THE ONE to sing a solo at the kindergarten graduation party. These two teachers were a very big part of that change. And for that I will always be grateful, and they will always be remembered. ******************* Lori, You are so very right. Today's teachers are underpayed and underappreciated. This was just my attempt to give all teachers the credit they so rightly deserve < !signature--> All my love, Jeffrey I lie awake in a world filled with dreams, but dreams can be so real when you don't know you're asleep [This message has been edited by Jeffrey Carter (edited 05-20-2000).] |
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mariee66 Senior Member
since 2000-01-30
Posts 596Recess, OfYourMind |
This is very precious indeed. I remember my fourth grade teacher--Sister Mary Chanel. All the other kids feared her, but I didn't. I thought she was one cool nun. Thanks Jeffrey! Marie~ |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Marie, I think we all have teachers that we will never forget. For me it would be my dear late Grandmother Mrs. Virgie Mae Carter She wasn't a school teacher, but she taught how to love life All my love, Jeffrey I lie awake in a world filled with dreams, but dreams can be so real when you don't know you're asleep |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
they should get paid way more! Great poem |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
What is a teacher? a wonderful thought Jeffery. I really enjoyed the poem. Let's hope we never stop learning or lose or thrist for knowledge. ============================== "Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too? " Douglas Adams |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
I loved this, Jeffrey I am blessed to know many wonderful teachers, and I cannot say enough about their importance and impact. Wonderful writing! I must share this with my teacher friends ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
On behalf of teachers everywhere, Jeffrey... I thank you for this poem...   |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Jeffrey, Excellent tribute to teachers everywhere. They touch our lives in a way that they will never be forgotten...no matter how far away we go in life. Very heartfelt, m'friend!! LW |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Jeff-- this was so touching and beautiful hon. and you are right...teachers are what give us our beginnings that will help us through the rest of life. one of my best friends is majoring in elementary education. i was wondering if i could pass this poem along to her...of course using your byline? i think she would really like it...i know i did. you have touched many hearts with this one friend. take care, amy ~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~ |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
I would like to thank everyone who replied to this post Amy, Be my guest, pass it on All my love, Jeffrey I lie awake in a world filled with dreams, but dreams can be so real when you don't know you're asleep |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
Jeff, this is a wonderful poem and dedicated to all those teach be it they are certified teachers or just anyone that takes the time to share their knowledge in a patient and understanding way. I have had some awful teachers - have no idea why they chose it for their professions or why they were allowed to continue to teach. And others, that DESERVED a raise and more for their talent to teach --- warmly, netswan |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Jeffrey, This is just wonderful, every teacher would love to see this I am sure of it... Love, Cerenity |
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