Heroes in the Hallways
An ode32 total reviews
Comment from BermyBye50
Jessica,
Congrats on your 1st place win in the Ode Contest. What a brilliant ode to your child's second grade teacher. Each stanza is brilliantly written and the rhyming is spot on. Every line describes the invaluable gift of a child's teacher and is a tribute to you as you have captured in this well crafted poem an expression of your talent and creativity.
All the best,
Eugene
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2024
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Jessica,
Congrats on your 1st place win in the Ode Contest. What a brilliant ode to your child's second grade teacher. Each stanza is brilliantly written and the rhyming is spot on. Every line describes the invaluable gift of a child's teacher and is a tribute to you as you have captured in this well crafted poem an expression of your talent and creativity.
All the best,
Eugene
Comment Written 19-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2024
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Thank you so much, Eugene!! Xoxo
Comment from karenina
Congratulations on first place! This is an ode near and dear to my heart, for while my son is 44 now...
In Kindergarten, born deaf in his left ear, with flaccid Cerebral Palsy that required leg braces and mobility assistance...and a learning disability...
There was a real tendency to "sideline" my boy, of the 145 IQ.
And there was Mr. Miller!
Michael arrived with trepidation and so wounded by "labels" prejudging "reports" had affixed...
Mr. Miller worked beside him, fought for him, and blocked all attempts to isolate him.
I watched my boy blossom through the year...
And every year thereafter Mr. Miller saw to it that his teachers saw his abilities!
I'm thrilled a teacher did this for your daughter!
Karenina
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2024
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Congratulations on first place! This is an ode near and dear to my heart, for while my son is 44 now...
In Kindergarten, born deaf in his left ear, with flaccid Cerebral Palsy that required leg braces and mobility assistance...and a learning disability...
There was a real tendency to "sideline" my boy, of the 145 IQ.
And there was Mr. Miller!
Michael arrived with trepidation and so wounded by "labels" prejudging "reports" had affixed...
Mr. Miller worked beside him, fought for him, and blocked all attempts to isolate him.
I watched my boy blossom through the year...
And every year thereafter Mr. Miller saw to it that his teachers saw his abilities!
I'm thrilled a teacher did this for your daughter!
Karenina
Comment Written 09-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2024
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Oh, Karenina, thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience. I know this "sideline" all too well?
Your (grown) boy sounds like an incredible human- and he was undoubtedly raised by one!
Xoxo
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Thanks for offering that. I certainly tried!
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Author,
my oldest daughter was a teacher for twenty years, and I watched as she worked with so many children who came from dysfunctional families and touched them deeply. She was greatly loved, not only for her care for her students, but because she refused to allow them to fail. I loved this ode. Good luck in the contest.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2024
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Hello Author,
my oldest daughter was a teacher for twenty years, and I watched as she worked with so many children who came from dysfunctional families and touched them deeply. She was greatly loved, not only for her care for her students, but because she refused to allow them to fail. I loved this ode. Good luck in the contest.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment Written 08-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2024
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Thank you so much, Tom. You must be beyond proud of your daughter. Please extend my thanks to her, as well. A true hero!
Xo
Jessica
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
This poem is about a teacher who greets her students each morning with a smile. She admires their work and gives them lots of love and admiration. Helps them when they are in need.
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2024
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This poem is about a teacher who greets her students each morning with a smile. She admires their work and gives them lots of love and admiration. Helps them when they are in need.
Comment Written 07-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2024
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Thank you so much
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
This poem is about a teacher who greets her students each morning with a smile. She admires their work and gives them lots of love and admiration. Helps them when they are in need.
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This poem is about a teacher who greets her students each morning with a smile. She admires their work and gives them lots of love and admiration. Helps them when they are in need.
Comment Written 07-Jan-2024
Comment from Gunner Lil
A wonderful poem. An easy read with a very good pace and smooth flow.
In today's world this work about the hero who walk the halls is so true.
A great job!!
Thank you.
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2024
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A wonderful poem. An easy read with a very good pace and smooth flow.
In today's world this work about the hero who walk the halls is so true.
A great job!!
Thank you.
Comment Written 07-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2024
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Thank you so much. That means a lot! Xo
Comment from T.A. Walk
When this vote comes up I'm voting for you if I can. As a parent of four, the right teacher makes difference!!
No SPAG critique to offer. I like the image you chose.
Thank you for sharing!! Good luck!!
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2024
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When this vote comes up I'm voting for you if I can. As a parent of four, the right teacher makes difference!!
No SPAG critique to offer. I like the image you chose.
Thank you for sharing!! Good luck!!
Comment Written 07-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2024
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Thank you, that truly means a lot! Xo
Comment from Raul1
It is an impressive poem you have penned for the contest. I hope you do well in the contest. Excellent work! I found no mistakes so far. Well done. good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2024
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It is an impressive poem you have penned for the contest. I hope you do well in the contest. Excellent work! I found no mistakes so far. Well done. good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 06-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2024
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Thank you so much!
Comment from Sally Law
Fabulous ode of the school teacher. Miss Clark comes to mind, my favorite teacher in elementary school. A beloved woman and quick to kneel. Sending along my very best today as always and best wishes for the upcoming contest.
Sally :))
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2024
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Fabulous ode of the school teacher. Miss Clark comes to mind, my favorite teacher in elementary school. A beloved woman and quick to kneel. Sending along my very best today as always and best wishes for the upcoming contest.
Sally :))
Comment Written 06-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2024
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Thank you so much, my friend! Xo
Comment from Sarita Méndez
As a teacher myself (my pupils are older), I perfectly understand what you write and I'm very grateful for your words. If only all the parents could share the same opinions and be thankful to their children's teachers. Nowadays, pupils are more and more disrespectful, and their parents agree with their behavior most of the time...
But back to your poem. I love it! I love its rhythm and all its rhymes, and your imagery is very realistic.
Thank you very much for sharing it and good luck for the contest.
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2024
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As a teacher myself (my pupils are older), I perfectly understand what you write and I'm very grateful for your words. If only all the parents could share the same opinions and be thankful to their children's teachers. Nowadays, pupils are more and more disrespectful, and their parents agree with their behavior most of the time...
But back to your poem. I love it! I love its rhythm and all its rhymes, and your imagery is very realistic.
Thank you very much for sharing it and good luck for the contest.
Comment Written 06-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2024
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Thank you so much, Sarita! It's an awful thing for teachers like yourself to be underappreciated. Thank you for all you do!
