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A Teacher & Friend - Poet DeVine's March Challenge
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A Teacher & Friend - Poet DeVine's March Challenge |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
This one is for Poet DeVine’s March challenge and goes out to the woman who first inspired me to write and implanted in me the desire to learn all I could about writing and literature. Even to this day, we keep in touch and she reads my poetry. Her support means a lot to me. So Mrs. K., this one’s for you. Thank you for everything you have done throughout the years. I could never repay the kindness you have shown me. I walked into your classroom Like a flower waiting to bloom I was very quiet and shy Hardly able to look you in the eye Freshman English was the class I was hoping I would pass I had heard you were stern But I was eager to learn So I kept an open mind I could tell you were kind You inspired in me A desire you see I wrote essays and reports Things of that sort Until one winter day With poetry we began to play Haiku, sonnets, and limericks Must have learned every trick Because it stuck with me This love of poetry I have you to thank To be among these ranks Writing with Passion’s best Putting my words to the test You told me I had talent Which I know you meant Those words are not forgotten In my heart they have been You are a teacher turned friend Whose love will never end In good times and in bad One of the best I’ve had I am glad we keep in touch You know you mean so much Then again you always will As I sit here writing for you still Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Jennifer, she will love this! I'm assuming that since you still keep in touch with her you'll give her this poem. It made me think of my own freshman English class, which was where I first studied poetry and found out I loved it. I had the teacher for five different courses during high school, and he helped me a lot with my own poetry. Thanks for sharing your experience! |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
jen- this is so beautiful and touching! while reading this, it brought tears to my eyes. it is wonderful that you and your teacher have developed this sort of friendship. i am sure you do her more than proud! you have an amazing talent--and she must be a very special woman...the best to you both. take care amy  "A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart & can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words." |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
This is a wonderful tribute!! My old English teacher is no longer alive, but she too inspired me. thank you for sharing this with us.  |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
This is a wonderful tribute to the heros of this country, were it not for english teachers, or teachers period this world would be really scary! You have now made me want go find mine, as like you, she was an atributing factor in me writing. She caught me writing on the napkins at lunch and bought me a little book to put them in, I still have it. Ramble...ramble...in other words I loved your poem! |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Elizabeth . . . Oh yes, I e-mailed it to her. She was an excellent teacher and is a wonderful friend. I had her for a few different classes also. I learned a ton from her. You are welcome for sharing. Glad you have some great memories also. Amy . . . Thank you, she is a very special woman. I am thankful to call her my friend. She has definitely made a difference in my life. Poet deVine . . . Thank YOU for posting this challenge. I read it and knew this one was for her. Glad you were also inspired by your Englush teacher. Wonder how many of us were? Mysteria . . . Teachers are the true heroes in my eyes because they are the ones who inspire greatness in us. Best of luck to you in finding yours. I'm sure she'd love to hear from you. I loved the ramblings here. Thanks!! Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
I hope that you sent this to her. . . she will love it. . . Excellent LW. . . superb. . . --------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Moon Dust
since 1999-06-11
Posts 2177Skelmersdale, UK |
You know I was never good at peotry while in school, can't remember even were my ispiration came from. But this is a beauiful piece and i'm sure your old teacher will love this Don't ever give in, if you do you've lost everything you've ever had and everything you hope to gain, but if you carry on your already winning. |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Sven . . . Yes, I sent it to her. I know she will love it and she deserves every word. You know what she means to me. Thanks. Moon Dust . . . I'm sure if you thought about it for a while, you'd remember. She will love it and I can't wait to hear back from her. This is the first one written speciafically for her. She is very special to me. Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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