Friday, 10 June 2011

it never ends

your footfalls in the corridors
has jarred me numerous times
I have enforced discipline
with a firm voice
with a cajoling voice
also observe that, my words
only scratch the surface
that rage I feel
I keep it well hidden
yet your breathtaking smiles 
has soothed my heart

"each year same story, 
with different endings"

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This goes for all my pupils (girls) I have taught over the years, currently teaching and will continue to teach in future. Do check out friday poetically with Brian and also Friday Flash 66 by G-man!
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15 comments:

  1. A Daft Scots Lass10 June 2011 at 04:18

    Loverly.

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  2. Brian Miller10 June 2011 at 04:51

    one thing about teaching, by the end of the year you fall in love with the kids, just in time to pass them on to the next teacher...smiles.

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  3. Laurie Kolp10 June 2011 at 06:31

    Sweet... a kid's smile can quickly erase the feeling of angst boiling within.

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  4. G-Man10 June 2011 at 06:54

    This is why you teach...
    Loved your 55 Gautami.
    I'd bring you an apple every day!
    Thanks for playing, and have a Kick Ass Week-End

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  5. Patricia10 June 2011 at 07:21

    a lovely, authentic write... so true!

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  6. lori10 June 2011 at 08:57

    Discipline is never easy, and it often takes trying new things before it all comes to together, doesn't it? :)

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  7. Monkey Man10 June 2011 at 10:40

    Really like the gratitude you show in this 55.

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  8. Anna10 June 2011 at 10:55

    Love the "breathtaking smile" at the end... makes it all worthwhile...

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  9. Victoria10 June 2011 at 12:35

    Sometimes you don't know whether to tear your hair out or hug them.

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  10. Tino10 June 2011 at 12:46

    I miss coaching/mentoring/teaching.

    I dont miss having to work extremely hard to maintain the peace.

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  11. Chef Kar10 June 2011 at 12:49

    Beautiful and timely with the end of the school year. I began my studies in education, but switched. Still loving to teach, I do so with adults ~ their smiles are never quite as breathtaking as those of a child whose lives you touch for such a short time. Nicely done.

    Here's my 55: Friday Flash 55 ~ Repeat Echo

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  12. Steve Isaak10 June 2011 at 14:43

    Emotionally effective-yet-restrained read, effective.

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  13. Ioannis Passalis10 June 2011 at 15:04

    Beautiful turn at the end. Brought a smile to my face. Thank you so very much, I needed it!

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  14. alivealways10 June 2011 at 23:27

    very very soothing, a smile that's it.

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  15. Jingle Poetry13 June 2011 at 19:29

    What a thrill to land on your amazing poetry land.
    Cheers.
    Come sharing your poetry with us today,
    First time participants are welcome sharing 1 to 3 random poems or poems unrelated to our theme.

    Blessings.
    Hope to see you linked in.
    Happy Tuesday!
    Hugs.
    xoxox

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