Tag Archives: Teacher

Sunday Writing Prompt “Collage” – On The Way To Work.

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Michael

It didn’t seem likely that a red-haired girl complete with raspberries would have any sort of influence on my day. As it was, my mind was focused on the day ahead, another wrestle with the Lower Year Nine’s, the program … Continue reading →

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What do you See? May 28/2019 – The Unusual Gift

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Michael

It was sitting outside the front door, Just there, minding its own business But alluring at the same time. What made it even more mysterious was it wasn’t Christmas It wasn’t my birthday In fact, a gift of any kind … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 7

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Michael

Take any one belief of yours that has ruled your life, and examine it from the following aspects.  1 Is it true? 2 Can you absolutely know that it’s true? 3 How do you react, what happens, when you believe … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Scattered #writephoto – Mr Bashyaup

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Michael

The teacher, Mr Bashyaup, looked down his large roman nose and announced as if a fact of life that my son was a scatterbrain. He informed me in no uncertain terms that my son’s mind was scattered to the four … Continue reading →

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In other Words, teacher…

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Michael

Internal jitters hiding external confidence Teacher enters the room text in hand Knows his students are smarter than him But his task is to guide them, show them the way For success will come from their own hands he knows. … Continue reading →

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Wordle #148 “March 27th, 2017″ – Josh Lutalica

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Michael

 This week’s words: Cheek Heavy Insect Skin a Razor- Drive a hard bargain. Instant Greed Helpless Meander Assail Mediocre Passage Lutalica   Josh Lutalica was often asked the question of what is it like to be you. He was an … Continue reading →

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Poem 61 – Teacher

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Michael

Today wondrous things happened I was given gifts I never expected Mementos of how I have impacted on lives Hugs and best wishes, A rare event in any teacher’s life. My understanding of my own worth Realised With acclamations of … Continue reading →

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Prompt 21 My Story

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Michael

In 1975 I began my career as a teacher. In a few short weeks that career will come to an end. I like to think of my career as a very fortunate one. I have taught in some wonderful schools, … Continue reading →

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