I started teaching in 69
Fourth and Fifth graders were just fine
As each Christmas rolled around
Small gifts on my desk I found
Ornaments for my tree
Saved throughout the years
Now my tree’s filled with memories
Of smiling faces and good cheer
Photos: Dwight L. Roth
A quadrille of 44 words today for the d’Verse Poetry Pub. De Jackson asked us to write using the word Cheer. The ornaments given to me by my students bring me cheer each Christmas as I put them on our tree.
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Roth Poetry 
Nice memories!
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Thank You!
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Aww, I love this. I have a fifth grader, and she would love to do this for her teacher. 🙂
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Thank you. Her teacher would love it!
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How wonderful. Teaching is one of the most important jobs in the world.
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Thank you De. It was very challenging!
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how wonderful, as a teacher, i know how irreplaceable these gifts are –
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They are very special!
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very very sweet — soooo nice
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Thank you Sabio!
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How wonderful to have a tree filled with so many memories.
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The grandchildren have enjoyed going through them as well.
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You cared so they cared. Teaching is one of THE most important jobs in the world. ❤
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Thank you so much!
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Thank YOU for taking on the challenge of teaching. It’s a job many aren’t able to do. ❤
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You are welcome… sometimes I thought perhaps I was biting off more than I could chew!! Thank You.
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Awww gosh this is the sweetest poem!! 😀
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Thank you so much!
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Wonderful memories for a special teacher, I’m sure!
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Yes, I enjoy them every year!
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What wonderful and deserving gifts of acknowledgment to you for dedicating your life to such a crucial and honorable calling. Bravo to you Dwight! Bravo!
If the world had a lot more teachers, and if teachers got the support and respect they deserve, there would be a lot less ignorance. I blame the current disasterous dituation in our country on ignorance. Again, Bravo to you sir!
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Thank you for your kind words! Support for teachers has really shifted from my beginnings. Now everyone is suspect rather than respected that you are trying to do what is best for the students. Thank you again!!
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How precious those memories are … I have a Santa I got from students when i taught quantum mechanics at university… but not as sweet as what you get from kids.
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Yes they are very special… I love seeing them again every year!
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That is so sweet! ❤
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Thanks!
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I like this line: “Now my tree’s filled with memories” It is best to decorate the tree with memories.
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Seems to make it more meaningful to me. Thanks Frank!
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Ah! (sigh) this is charming. (alas, high school students rarely do these things)
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Oh the joy of innocent faces staring up at you!!
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This is cute! It’s nice that your students gave you the ornaments and that you kept them all.
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Thank you they are a nice treasure.
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A lovely memory tree.
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Thank you very much!
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What a super post, Dwight!! Thank you so much for spending your life as a teacher!! If asked, most people reply to the question – “Who is the person that most influenced your life?”, the answer is almost always a teacher!! Knowing this about you makes your writing even better, and the reason more understandable!! Bravo, My Friend!!
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Thank you so much Chuck! Your kind words flatter me more than necessary. I really appreciate connecting with you and all the other fine bloggers who write beautiful poems. Teaching was a very challenging career. It changed greatly in the latter years.
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Yes, and sadly, not all changes have been great! Ha! Did I push you over your “Flattery” Red Line? Ha!
Have a great weekend!!
xoxoxo
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No, I love it! Thanks!! :>) I appreciate your support!
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet and commented:
Please come and enjoy Dwight’s – CHRISTMAS MEMORIES!
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Thank you Chuck!
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It’s really amazing.
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This is so sweet!
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Thank you very much!
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