Sometimes
It's little things that drag us
down
Like a nasty email from a disgruntled student
but
we rise above it, and that is worth a celebration
Sometimes
We need to remember more students like us than
hate us
and they show us that love
every
single
day
in our classrooms
Sometimes
visits from former students come at
the right time
to remind us we have
shared
goodness with the world
Sometimes
It's the little things that make a
Celebration Post...
Chloe snoring peacefully on the couch
A new connection with an old student
All-State selections (but that's kind of a big one)
Student giggles
Texts from grandkids asking which book should be read
Laughs with friends
Puppy pictures shared
Love returned
Celebrate
Sometimes it's reading a poem that was written for me. You captured a few events from my week. On one of them, I am attempting to find the celebration. I continue to look for it. Former students visiting is my favorite part especially when they share a new book or for me a new word they have fallen in love with it.
ReplyDeleteLove how a celebration shapes in to a poem. Puppy pictures and snoring Chloe bring cute images in my mind. My friend says that after a tough week all she wants to do is to watch kitten videos. For me conversations about books help. Having grandkids ask for recommendations is awesome. They clearly value your suggestions.
ReplyDeleteYou brought us in with your words to share your feelings.
ReplyDeleteIt's all too easy to let negativity and self-doubt into our hearts. As educators we want to connect with every student, to help every learner, but of course the reality is that sometimes personalities or styles just don't mesh, often for reasons entirely outside of our control. We can have countless happy, successful students, but that one or two we couldn't connect with can make us start to doubt ourselves - which of course is just nonsense. Still, sometimes you just need that reminder of the good you've been able to do, to help get your confidence back on track!
ReplyDeleteYou do this capturing of moments and spinning them with words so well. I'm a little jealous of all you have collected in this poem. I'm in awe of the way you fight negativity with small moment after small moment after small moment. Thanks for writing.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Ruth
You did a great job sharing the breathings of your teacher-heart. I noticed some special word choice. The first two lines have despairing words: drag, down, disgruntled. But the remaining ones hold lifting words: like, love, laughs. And in the end, celebrate!
ReplyDeleteLove this little celebration poem. Student giggles, texts from grandkids, laughs with friends, puppy pictures - a celebration filled with goodness to erase the difficult parts.
ReplyDeleteI love the happiness at the end of your poem. So many reasons to celebrate. It's so easy to overlook all the small moments, but those moments are so filled with joy and your poem is a good reminder to look for and cherish them.
ReplyDeleteThat one thing doesn't feel good, I understand, but all the other things do. And there are so many other things! Nice to read this, Deb.
ReplyDeleteWhen little things drag you down, you rise up. This is a great message for everyone, Deb. Your poem is a celebration in itself.
ReplyDeleteRising above is what my year is all about. I know sometimes it is not that easy but focusing on those little celebrations sure makes it easier! Yes, celebrate!
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