To the most disruptive girl in class
The one who had to be separated
From her friends to pay attention
And then became sad and shut down
Rather than bright and engaged
I see you finally fulfilling that potential
We spoke about so many times
I know I was never your favorite
And I appreciated the letter you wrote me
Long after you’d graduated and gone and
Just know that
Although I’m not sure what it would mean to you,
you’ve
made
me
proud.
Great work. This is the joy being teacher is
I felt this poem and I love how you were able to channel your teacher’s words and their understanding of who you are and all your potential!! Wonderful use of the prompt for this hour!