I can’t let anything slow me down There isn’t much time My nap is scheduled for twelve It’s already ten minutes after I told a friend yesterday that I get up early every day She asked me what early was I told her seven o’clock She just smiled, almost laughed What time do you get up, I asked Five-thirty was the answer. Why? Have to get ready for school She is a teacher Has a great sense of humor By the time you correct papers And write suggestions on How to improve to the students You probably don’t get much sleep I could use a little more, but I don’t mind doing what I am doing It means a great deal to her Helping young people grow and Doing it in a way that makes The young person feel good is a real talent Caring for others is important as are Friendly greetings and well wishes They do more good then we can imagine With children it can impact their lives When I look back on my time in school I try to think of any teachers who Had a strong effect on my being There were a lot of nice teachers But only a few who impacted me profoundly Outside of school I have had A good handful of mentors I would like to thank them all in person But it is too late for that So I will try to honor them By serving and helping others That will have to do Stanski February 11, 2020 ^
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Steve Haarman 