| Biographical Non-Fiction posted August 10, 2021 |
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Interaction with a parent on my first day of teaching.
I Remember My First Day
by HarryT
I remember the first day I taught
New suit and tie just bought
Stood by my classroom door
A parent walked along the corridor
“Will you please get the teacher,” she said
Ma’am, I’m the teacher, I said, turning red
“Oh, no, you are far too young
You hardly look older than my son.”
I said, “I know I look fairly young
But believe me I’ll get the job done.”
She nodded her head and said, “Okay.”
Turned away and whispered, “Oy’vey”
Taught and administrate for 40 years
Content I choose education for my career
Still recall that mother and her oy’vey
My beginning a memorable first day
I Remember writing prompt entry
I remember the first day I taught
New suit and tie just bought
Stood by my classroom door
A parent walked along the corridor
“Will you please get the teacher,” she said
Ma’am, I’m the teacher, I said, turning red
“Oh, no, you are far too young
You hardly look older than my son.”
I said, “I know I look fairly young
But believe me I’ll get the job done.”
She nodded her head and said, “Okay.”
Turned away and whispered, “Oy’vey”
Taught and administrate for 40 years
Content I choose education for my career
Still recall that mother and her oy’vey
My beginning a memorable first day
New suit and tie just bought
Stood by my classroom door
A parent walked along the corridor
“Will you please get the teacher,” she said
Ma’am, I’m the teacher, I said, turning red
“Oh, no, you are far too young
You hardly look older than my son.”
I said, “I know I look fairly young
But believe me I’ll get the job done.”
She nodded her head and said, “Okay.”
Turned away and whispered, “Oy’vey”
Taught and administrate for 40 years
Content I choose education for my career
Still recall that mother and her oy’vey
My beginning a memorable first day
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Writing Prompt Begin your non-fiction autobiographical story or poem with the words 'I remember...' Complete the sentence conveying a moment, an object, a feeling, etc. This does not have to be a profound memory, but should allow readers insight into your feelings, observations and/or thoughts. Use at least 100, but not more than 1,000 words. The count should be stated in your author notes. |
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