Photo courtesy: Elspeth’s friend
On the annual school excursion it was customary to spend one day at the beach.
My students lived in a remote country town and for many this trip was their only opportunity to see what lay beyond the town limits. Most lived on family farms, which once they were old enough would become theirs.
Today the boys were super excited and were looking forward to walking on the sand and then later to roll up their pants and wade in the eddies that caressed the shoreline.
It was a beautiful time to watch them run in and out of the water, daring each other to go in further only to emerge with pants wet to their waists but with the biggest of smiles on their faces.
I always wanted them to have experiences they hadn’t had before, leave them with memories that would stay with them for life.
Written for: https://flashfictionforaspiringwriters.wordpress.com/2015/06/02/fffaw-week-of-06032015/
Morpethroad 
A very nice story.
“I always wanted them to have experiences they hadn’t had before, leave them with memories that would stay with them for life.” Sign of a teacher who is involved, cares, and educates.
Thank you for reading, I did a job, I had fun, I hope there are people out there who still remember the trips we did with affection.
Those are the best teachers, the ones who provide an experience you’ve not had before and broaden your horizons. Lovely tale 🙂
Thank you Sonya I appreciate your kind words….
I agree with Sonya and Phylor. This excellent piece warmed my heart and mind. Thanks for the entertainment and thoughtful message. This is a wonderful take to the prompt.
Thank you Izzy you are very kind. Have a great day/evening. Michael
It sounded so real as though this was your class you took to the beach. Loved the warmth toward your students and your love for teaching which spoke volumes in this piece.
Thank you Joy, I did have many memorable trips.
I can imagine you did have many memorable trips and you sound like you are a wonderful teacher! I would have loved to have had you as a teacher.
Thank you Joy I am sure you would have been a wonderful student.
Thank you Michael. 🙂
Very powerful and evocative last line!
I like this story 🙂
Thank you so much, I appreciate your comment.
What a touching piece, Michael, and confirms what a great teacher you were. I can hear the children giggling and teasing each other in your writing:)
Yes they did a lot of that…lol…..thanks for stopping by Oliana….
Beautiful story.
Thank you Donna, I appreciate you stopping by…
Nice description of the joy of youth! Thank you for the smile 🙂
Thank you for your comment.
The feelings of a truly caring teacher, Michael. 🙂 I’m sure you were greatly missed when you left. Lovely story.
Thank you so much Millie….we all move on…
We do, indeed. Memories stay with us, though.
A very sweet story. 🙂
Thank you for your comment.
A lovely story, Michael. He sounds like the best sort of teacher. 🙂
Thanks Louise, he did a pretty fair job….
I’m sure that is one annual school excursion they will never forget. This is a very heartwarming story. Such a wondeful gift you gave them! We need more teachers like you.
Thank you, I appreciate your comment. I hope I left a lot of my students with some good memories….
I just wanted to stop by and tell you thank you for continuing to participate in the challenge, Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers. I certainly enjoy your stories and I know that others do too. Thank you Michael! I appreciate you!!
My pleasure Joy.
I love how you write from the point view of a loving teacher. The empathy oozed from the written words. What a lovely story 🙂
Thank you so much.
Such a beautiful and endearing story, Michael! (sorry for the late reply.. I am so far behind!)
Thank you Lori, no problem at all.
You are welcome, Michael 🙂