Teachers

ShannonXx

Attachments some would say 

Partly I agree

But mainly you have all been 'mum's' to me 

All you teachers 

Being my mother was never your job 

But you could see the pain I was in

A shy child unloved 

With a mother hooked on drugs 

All alone in this great big world 

A small child with a damaged touch 

Until you all reached out  your hands 

You taught me what was love 

Shown me the world 

Dealt with my problems

Always understood, never left me blue

Soothed me like a blanket torn right through 

Helped me through school

With love extending beyond 

Forever in my heart, sewn into my soul

Your faces and smiles enrich my blood

Make me feel brand new 

Although you are all now not in view 

Only in my life for a short amount of time 

We had to move on, had to say goodbye 

Tears would leave my eyes, I would beg you to stay 

Still soon I would get another teacher to take your place 

Being passed along, it felt so strange 

A  brand new teacher

A new 'mother' would be named 

New qualities they would bring

Ones I've learned and carry within 

I think about you all 

Wonder where  you are

Pray for you every night

 Are you close by

Or moved afar

Happy or sad 

Still alive in this world 

Unanswered they will remain 

I will remember you like it was the first day 

  • Author: ShannonXx (Offline Offline)
  • Published: June 5th, 2017 08:52
  • Comment from author about the poem: This poem is very personal to me, I didn't have the best child hood- my mother was a drug addict and she was quite abusive so I felt like I didn't really have a mother. This meant that I looked up to my teachers a lot and they became a maternal figure to me
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Comments4

  • orchidee

    Sensitive write S.

    • ShannonXx

      Yes thank you

    • Michael Edwards

      A most touching read - I sense that you have pulled through even though the going can't be easy - you deserve all the best in life and I am sure it will come your way.

      • ShannonXx

        Thank you, life is difficult but I guess you just have to get through the best you can

        • Michael Edwards

          My life is in its last quarter - yours is still at the beginning - you'll get through. Best advice I ever received was from my Dad - keep your chin up, shoulders back and be proud of who you are. But from your writings I guess I'm a bit late with this.

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        • swingline

          Sounds like you had quality teachers . That makes a huge difference in a child's life . In America the quality is not static but up and down like a stormy sea . And the results show .

          • ShannonXx

            Yes luckily I did, it really does. Thanks for your comment

          • Goldfinch60

            Very emotive write. Your teachers have given you not only love but strength, take that strength and move through life. Your life is ahead of you and enjoy every moment.

            • ShannonXx

              Thank you, yes I definitely will do



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