I am Teacher

I am Teacher.

I can wear fifteen different hats on my head and not one of them from the same ‘dress shop.’
 

I am Teacher.

My desk is buried with pages of yesterday, today and tomorrow.  You'd think me careless, but it's only because I want to hold onto each memory and not miss one single opportunity.  

I am Teacher.

I will prepare a lesson built for an entire population and design it specifically for each citizen.  No child left behind.  Only little footprints leading to a future.

I am Teacher.

I can balance a carton of eggs, a bowl of fish, and a stack of books.  Up a staircase, down a hall, and still open a door with my big toe.

I am Teacher.

I have my own problems.  I’ll still listen to yours.  I’ll just wear mine upon my shoulders and make room in my arms for your solace.

I am Teacher.

I spend each day giving praise.  And yet when I open the pages of a newspaper,  there will be blame and injury against educators.  I will still report to work on Monday and be proud to be who I am.

I am Teacher.

I am master of a dozen domains.  Reading, writing, spelling, math, science, social studies, art, music, physical education, language, grammar, and citizenship.   As skilled as an emergency room physician here to fulfill your prescription.  Minus the PHD.

I am Teacher.

I have my own family.   But as long as you are within these walls, you are a part of it.  You are part of my grocery list, you are part of my afterschool plans, and you are always present at the dinner table.

I am Teacher. 

I wear no cape or possess any superhuman capabilities.  But I can LIFT a child so HIGH and   CARRY a community so FAR, you'd think me Wonder Woman.

I am Teacher.

I hold a plate just like you.  You'd think I filled it at an all night buffet and most of it wasn't what I ordered.   But I'll continue to balance it, one serving at a time and still want dessert.

I am Teacher.

I keep the oddest of  hours.  Forty on the job and twenty more at home.  It's like being ON CALL until you collect pension.

I am Teacher.

I will listen to fairytale stories.  And the same poem  from last week or last year.  I might be your worst critic but I am still your number one fan.

I am Teacher.

In a given day, I hear a hundred tattle tales and a million thousand excuses.  I’ll still hear you out tomorrow because that’s how much I love you.

I am Teacher.

I can call your bluff before you even blink.
 

I will read your thoughts.

Your fears.

Your collage of dreams.

I am Teacher.

I am Philospher.  I am Learner, Inventor, and the highest of all achievers.  I will get pushed down and moved around, but I’ll persevere.  My marathon is more than a race.  My Everest is ten times higher.   But I’ll make it and you’re coming with me.

I am Teacher.   Take of me what you NEED.  

Just remember to GIVE back to the future that you will be.