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Teachers Teach
by Karen C Vanderlaan → (All Poetry by Karen C Vanderlaan)
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A Teacher teaches


That’s what we know


Mathematics, grammar, and ABC’s


The sciences, yes, they’ll test you too


 


But more than this did you know?


A teacher teaches manners as kids can be lacking


Compassion and empathy, values too


A teacher ties shoes, wipes noses and applies those Band-Aids


 


Skills and necessities once passed on by families


Sewing, woodshop, small engine repair as well


And how to survive through very tough times


When the child has collapsed into a pool of themselves


 


Most don’t know, or give a second thought


Or those folks would be sure


That a share of ticket sales to movies, concerts, and sports events


Would go to those who truly teach


 


And if you ever ask me what I teach


I would say that I teach Reading, Writing


All this and so much more..


I teachchildren


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 Reviews of "Teachers Teach"
Reviewed on November 4, 2007
YiKESSSSs it's been awhile I stepped through this OPEN door!
YES, you teach! and not all teachers are as caring!
Thank you for being ONE! of many!
HUG a teacher I would say, but germs is not more of what you need!
In my heart you are so appreciated for touching many Angel souls! Especially the loss and bewildered! etc.

Teach - Give and Learn and You Will Touch those Concerned!

Reviewed by m j hollingshead
Reviewed on October 21, 2007
well said

Reviewed by Walt Hardester
Reviewed on October 19, 2007
Saw a bumper sticker that is appropriate for this poem, it said..

IF YOU CAN READ THIS..THANK A TEACHER

Walt

Reviewed by Mitzi Jackson
Reviewed on October 17, 2007
applaud applaud applaud
if everyone really felt that teachers desevre more
why aren't they getting it? Like you stated you do teach so much more
i know everybody have a story about how a teacher made a difference in their lives, you all are that important!!!
excellent share
take care

Reviewed by Kimmy Van Kooten
Reviewed on October 17, 2007
A mother can only hope that her child will be inspired by a teacher such as yourself, Karen...Thank you, from all the children, who oneday, will come back to thank you, themselves!
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~

Reviewed by Kathy Armijo
Reviewed on October 16, 2007
Of all the teachers who have touched my life, the ones that I remember most are those who gave of themselves as well as educating.

Sadly, yet not sadly, teachers are becoming a greater focal point in the lives of children as parents spend less and less time with their children.

Thank God for teachers!! Kathy

Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on October 16, 2007
And a wonderful caring teacher you appear to be Karen. It takes a wonderful person to take on such a task. Thank you for sharing.
Newfie Hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on October 15, 2007
And I would bet, you teach them very well. A truly under appreciated vocation, and one that deserves far more thanks from today's often absent and far too busy parents.

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on October 15, 2007
Karen,

Teachers are the links which hold our strings of little pearls together. Peace and Blessings to You Always, Paul.

Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg
Reviewed on October 14, 2007
i've met so many amazing teachers over the years, they are a definate influence in the lives of our future...now the school boards and the mandated circulum...well that's another story :)

Reviewed by Barbara Smith
Reviewed on October 14, 2007
Karen, I've always said, "A teacher is like a Mother, a nurse, a doctor, a psychiatrist, a leader, etc., etc., and play more of a role in a child's life than most parents. Teachers are to be treasured by one and all for their loyalty to their students. I loved this!!!

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone
Reviewed on October 14, 2007
Karen,
You are so right. I too, am a teacher, but at the college level. I cannot tell you how much our voice is heard, and appreciated...To all teachers in our beautiful world, Teach On!

Peace, Love, and Light,
Amber "V"

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on October 14, 2007
WEll said Karen! Teachers never get the tributes they deserve! They are so much more than we give them credit for! In fact each of us can look back and name at least one teacher,if not more, that had a good influence on our life in some way. Thanks for this!

Love,
Eileen

Reviewed on October 14, 2007
We need more teachers in the world. Very meaningful. :)

Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on October 14, 2007
It takes a community to raise a child,, My hats off to teachers, they are very special,, and much appreciated.
Christine

Reviewed on October 14, 2007

Praise the teachers. Let me be instructed. "Teachers Teach" let the world see the ones that kill the dragons of ignorance.



In admiration,





Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on October 14, 2007
We owe so much to good teachers.


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