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Vocation
Posted: 16 September 2006
Word Count: 22
Summary: As ever, around about this time of year, I just wonder why!
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Slowly
I try to take in
the reasons
but
oddly
I can’t remember
exactly
why
finally
I chose to be a
teacher.
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 Beanie Baby at 07:43 on 18 September 2006
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I suppose becoming a teacher is a bit like becoming a nurse, a doctor or a dancer - it is a kind of calling. My youngest step-daughter is a primary school teacher and none of us were surprised because she was always very good with children, even when she was a child herself. Rather like my grandson Andrew who is fantastic with babies and toddlers even though he's only 11.
Whatever our vocation, we must all wonder why. I don't think we'd be human othewise. Take me - I always knew I would be a writer, but even after all these years, I still sometimes question it.
I like the pattern of your poem, it is easy on the eye, and I can really identify with its sentiments. Thank you for sharing.
Beanie.
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 joanie at 17:24 on 18 September 2006
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Thanks, Beanie! Yes, definitely a 'calling', hence the title. Glad you liked the form.
joanie
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Account Closed at 08:01 on 06 October 2006
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Very strong and poignant. I'm almost tempted to cut the "finally" to give it more end punch, but I can see why you want the pattern to remain the same. I found this very thought-provoking indeed - great stuff!
A
xxx
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