Mark Bird
Chains: A Poem About The Power of a Teacher
So after sharing my poem, "The Colours I've Been" using colours as metaphors to share the stages of a glorious life, I reflected on my journey as a #teacher.
My mind was hardwired by some great teachers as a child. Mr Blant, Mr Dix, Mrs Morely and Mr Smith to name just four; those rare specimens of teachers who touch you in a way that will shape your future for all time. Teaching is such an honourable profession if you use your unique pedestal to preach #positivity and accept that your words have the power to shape a life.
This poem is based on truth. There's no better testimony to your potential influence, than the children, who you once taught, becoming teachers themselves. We are blessed to do what we do.
We must never forget though: with great power comes even greater responsibility.
Chains
A head full of hope
when I am just nine
Alive in each second
Each moment all mine
Along came a teacher
who hardwired my brain
who once in a moment
created a chain
A head full of pride
when I’m twenty nine
A grown up, inspired
by moments through time
It’s me now the teacher
before hungry brains
A moment inventor
Protector of chains
A head full of dreams
when he was just nine
A child seeking answers
in lessons of mine
It’s he now the teacher
who’s hardwiring brains
A moment magician
who's strengthening chains
His class full of wonder
with wide open brains
with minds full of marvel
who'll lengthen that chain
Mark Bird

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