I Am

Today, I made my students do a bio-poem. It was titled I Am and had several introductory phrases. They were to complete them as they saw fit. I was really impressed and think I am going to put them on the bullentin board outside the hallway. They were so deep. They talked about their hopes, aspirations, fears, everything. Anyway, here is mine....

I am Ashley Nicole.
I wonder what my purpose in life is.
I hear the soft voicces of my intelligent students.
I see the struggle they are going through.
I worry about their futures.
I want each of them to be successful and happy.

I pretend I am somewhere else, somewhere perfect.
I feel like I need to be doing more.
I touch lives on a daily basis.
I cry when I can't solve their problems.
I am their teacher, role model, their light.

I understand some things are beyond my control.
I say this is only temporary.
I dream of college graduations.
I hope there is light at the end of the tunnel.
I am a teacher.