We brandish respect
and knowledge
for we are mighty inside.
We forbid no one.
All are welcome
to enter and learn.
We manage this daily
with little compensation
and little complaint.
I challenge you to do the same.
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This poem was written in response to a prompt at Three Word Wednesday: brandish, forbid, and manage.
Paula suggested that this poem might work for the Poetic Asides prompt to write a telling it like it is poem. I agree. Thanks, Paula.
Sadly Waiting for Recess 
Few could, Richard, few could. This piece is spot on in relevance, not to mention cadence and construction.
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Kim, thank you. I’m glad you think the form works. I guess sometimes the simpler the better – just let the words speak for themselves and get out of the way.
Richard
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Yay! This should be the Teacher’s Pledge.
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Tilly, thanks. I like that idea!
Richard
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This would work for today’s Poetic Asides prompt to write a “tell it like it is” poem. Because…you did tell it like it is! Well done! 🙂
~Paula
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Paula, thanks. I did post it over at Poetic Asides.
Richard
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Excellent. I’m glad you kept this simple, because an over-flowery declaration wouldn’t have fit.
I have such respect for teachers (particularly of primary and secondary schools), because the job is relatively thankless, and yet it’s absolutely necessary.
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Bridget, thank you for the kind and thoughtful words, both about my poem and about teachers.
Richard
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