Once upon a time, in a galaxy far, far away...
A teacher
got to drink her coffee while it was still hot.
A teacher
used the bathroom when it was needed.
A teacher
ate her lunch without interruption.
A teacher
always remembered to take attendance.
A teacher
went home without a full bag of work.
A teacher
didn't write lesson plans on Saturday.
A teacher
had students who heard the directions the first time.
A teacher
didn't have to buy classroom supplies out of her own pocket.
A teacher
had students who didn't goof around and play social butterfly...
A teacher
stayed home sick because planning for a sub was no big deal.
A teacher
woke up.
A teacher
realized it was all a dream.
A teacher
remembered all the things that make teaching hard.
A teacher
got out of bed anyway.
A teacher
knew the reward far outweighed the hard stuff.
A teacher
smiled and hugged her students.
A teacher
shared her heart and watched a child grow.
A teacher
inspired.
A teacher
loved.
This post made me smile and that smile grew wider as I continued reading. The reward truly does outweigh the hard stuff and the stress. This was a beautiful read.
ReplyDeleteSo true! I love the Star Wars connection and your twist at the end surprised me.
ReplyDeleteYes, the ending is a teacher in this galaxy. Don't you wish you could find the place you describe in the beginning and middle? Very clever post today Robin.
ReplyDeleteI love how you ended with a positive twist. But only if that galaxy did exist ;) I really enjoyed reading this!
ReplyDeleteI love this post so much! You grasped it all, I went from 1st to 5th and honestly I don't know how I did first grade having to be on at all times. I depended a lot on coffee too!
ReplyDeleteJust so you know I admire your ability to teach kindergarten. You always seem so calm about everything and have a gentle but encouraging demeanor. I won't lie there are days where I would love to just give an assignment and the students be able to do it independently. Just a dream :)
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this slice! Yes, we all get it and I love how you ended it. Perfect.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great slice! I know that many teachers will be nodding their heads and smiling along at the beginning. You structured your poem perfectly and I really enjoyed how you moved it back to the tougher realism of our own galaxy, but still with a positive slant.
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