I Remember My First Day
Interaction with a parent on my first day of teaching.3 total reviews
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Your contest entry is in good form except for one item. The rules state that entries must start with 'I remember.' You could leave your poem as is, but write the words above the first line like this . . .
I remember . . .
Write poem here
then add 2 words to your total word count.
Your poem reads well, the rhymes are good, and the story told is easy to follow and understand the pride y9ou had with your career choice.
Best wishes.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2021
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Your contest entry is in good form except for one item. The rules state that entries must start with 'I remember.' You could leave your poem as is, but write the words above the first line like this . . .
I remember . . .
Write poem here
then add 2 words to your total word count.
Your poem reads well, the rhymes are good, and the story told is easy to follow and understand the pride y9ou had with your career choice.
Best wishes.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 10-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2021
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Thank you for calling my attention to the rules. Somehow I missed that one. Thanks also for the read and review.
Comment from Bonnie Seach
The poem is free verse with intermittent rhyming
It fits the contest requirements.
A teacher's first encounter with a parent is indeed memorable. It can make or break self confidence in a dedicated educator. Thank you for sharing. Best wishes for the contest
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2021
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The poem is free verse with intermittent rhyming
It fits the contest requirements.
A teacher's first encounter with a parent is indeed memorable. It can make or break self confidence in a dedicated educator. Thank you for sharing. Best wishes for the contest
Comment Written 10-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2021
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Thank you for your read and review. Much appreciated.
Comment from MissMerri
Oh my, could I relate to this poem/story! I remember my first day of teaching too, and even after several years at it, parents thought I couldn't possibly be the teacher because I didn't look much older than my Junior High school students. Your poem is good, amusing and the story well-told. I liked the creative rhymes. You will probably want to correct the title so that it reads First day instead of Fist day. ;p Also, the rules say the first words of your poem or story should be "I remember..." In this poem the first words are "First day I taught." But we know what you meant. Good story and enjoyable to read. Good luck! MM
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2021
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Oh my, could I relate to this poem/story! I remember my first day of teaching too, and even after several years at it, parents thought I couldn't possibly be the teacher because I didn't look much older than my Junior High school students. Your poem is good, amusing and the story well-told. I liked the creative rhymes. You will probably want to correct the title so that it reads First day instead of Fist day. ;p Also, the rules say the first words of your poem or story should be "I remember..." In this poem the first words are "First day I taught." But we know what you meant. Good story and enjoyable to read. Good luck! MM
Comment Written 10-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2021
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Thank you for the two catches. I guess for an ex-teacher I not so good at reading the rules. Also, for your read and review. Much appreciated.
