#SOL16 Day 8
The way we spend our time defines who we are. ~Jonathan Estrin
Am I up? Am I down? How’d I get so turned around?
Writing plans, grading papers – watching out for middle school capers.
How much time is in a day? Not enough most teachers would say.
Recess duty, faculty meeting, Lots of directions that need repeating.
Marking period near the end, get the grades in, then hit send
Today is Wednesday or maybe not. It’s only Tuesday…I just forgot.
It is a hectic, crazy existence, but I am sure I can go the distance
After all, I’m no fool, where else would I be if I weren’t in school?
You never know how many you reach, that is why I choose to TEACH.
Rita DiCarne 
I admire your dedication and passion for teaching.
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Thank you. It is a calling.
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March seems to be such a hurry, scurry month. You captured our teacher feelings perfectly!
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I agree with the other comments. Your short, choppy phrases express the typical day of a teacher. But….that shows the passion of teachers,too. Jackie http://familytrove.blogspot.com/
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Great poem, Rita! I agree, the frenzy is so apparent in the short sentences.
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Your short, choppy phrases definitely gave me a sense of frenzy. Your frenzy gives you a feeling of satisfaction, though, too. After all….where else would any of us in education want to be? Reading this helped me put my day in perspective. Thanks!
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