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The value of Miss Ginger, a teacher
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The value of Miss Ginger, a teacher |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore 
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When I was young, I regarded the moon as my pup my stingy parents didn't allow me to keep and was fascinated, yet appalled by mortality My teachers taught me about tides~ the moon wasn't exactly following me around They taught me about meaning~ that we should seek to enrich our lives with challenges and up-and-downs, rather than be burdened by the logistics of how long we would live Sharpeners teachers are~ they trim off our raw edges and make us unblunt Candles they are~ they burn themselves out so that we might glow Flowers some of them are~ they wither far too early But just as I focus on images of flowers blossoming, I dwell on the values impacted by my teachers and the pains they took to pave my ways And some of their lessons are internalised~ I carry them around with me wherever I go I'm sure Miss Ginger's charges will have similar stories to tell and will live their lives, trying their darnest to follow her example |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 That is such a beautiful poem. It reveals the great depth of compassion in your heart. Big thankful hugs. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Wonderful tribute to a profession that is experiencing such hardships these days. I always appreciate a write that gives teachers the credit they deserve. I was just reading an article that explained that even now days, with their authority and discipline severely restricted, teachers keep on trying to play a signifigant share in molding the lives of the kids they teach and love! A very dedicated profession that is extremely underpaid! This particular article I read brought out that some people will go to great ends to contact a particular teacher that taught them, maybe even forty years earlier, to thank them for their influence! A special teacher that changed their life forever for the better. This type of thing alone makes the efforts of the hard working teacher all worthwhile. Thanks for such a fine write and for sharing your feelings!! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Faterider, this is an marvelous tribute for Ginger Michelle. I, myself, had a teacher who passed away far too early, and he remains as one of the guiding lights in my mind...I am sure Larry's daughter's students will indeed have marvelous memories of her... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Faterider, this is a wonderful tribute to teachers in general and to Ginger Michelle...I'm sure she had a positive and loving impact on her students as well. ~Hugs~ |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) God Bless You, sweet friend, I agree completely with what Eric said; I for one think my sophomore English teacher is a hero, for if I had never had him, I wouldn't be writing right now and he wouldn't have inspired me as he had! I dream of growing up and visiting him every now and then, for I want to return the favor for making me a success! (big hugggssssss) Ginger is a wonderful teacher as she is a wonderful friend and daughter of our dearest friend Larry and I know her students will always admire her and her words of love and inspiration will grow timelessly with them! (wipes tears) God Bless You, sweet friend, Larry and us all are so lucky to have such a loving friend like you, we all love you so much! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." Shakira [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (05-21-2002 10:11 AM).] |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Softly... thank you for sharing your heart....  Lauren~ I would rather have one breath of his hair, |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
faterider I was a teacher for many years and appreciate this for that reason, but also for the tenderness it was meant for, Miss. Ginger. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
faterider Enjoyed the read and the message. |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
fate... beautiful poem that moved my heart far beyond this page...wonderful sentiments...that in time I am sure will help Larry to heal...Everything just takes TIME...Being a teacher/social worker myself...I thank you on a personal note for this as well.  Take care. amy "you can't stop |
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shelly crump New Member
since 2002-05-21
Posts 3 |
You seemed to have perfectly caught the aura of Ginger. I have had the privledge of teaching next door to her this year; much too short a time. We here grieve for her family and for the loss of an inspiring teacher. Thank you for your sentiments. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Candles they are~ they burn themselves out so that we might glow A beautiful sentifment, faterider... ~ tears and hugsLyra |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
faterider, Oh my goodness...I am amazed at such generosity. Thank you so very much. I will always cherish this. |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
as a future teacher, i am warmed by all your comments..it seems that some of us have something else in common besides poetry..Man, i can't wait to be a teacher! larry, anything i can do, just yell |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Shelly, It was so great to meet you today and to know how much my girl was loved and appreciated at your school. Bless you all. |
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