This is a fine poem and statement that educator’s, parents, bosses need to show confidence and faith in their students, children etc, and that will inspire confidence in them. I am a parent, and president of a small nonprofit trying to help people with autism, and education via tech, music and the arts. I love it.
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Oh teachers listen closely
For this you need to know
My future rests right in your palm
I need you as I grow
My destiny is yours to shape
By words you choose to use
Encourage me, tell me I’m great
Your power do not abuse
Believe in me and I will shine
I will not let you down
Give up on me and let me fail
My choice will be to drown
Please teach me all you know my friend
Do not give up and leave
And I will thrive because I knew
In me you did believe
I have the talent to succeed
But sometimes feel lost
Please help me so I find my way
No matter what the cost
Don’t leave me on the tough days
I need to know you’ll stay
For you help me to grow and learn
And assure me i’m o.k.
Support me, guide me, and teach me
My fate is up to you
For with your words I’ll fail or win
It is up to you you’ll see
Please don’t leave nor write me off
I am worthy of your time
I promise I’ll not fail you
To give up would be a crime
My future is up to you you’ll see
In you I do believe
I will succeed and fulfill my dreams
If you walk with me
In order for me to succeed
I can not walk alone
Don’t give up on me and walk away
My emotions will turn to stone
Teachers listen closely
I need your help today
Help now and I promise
I will make you proud one day
MARI NOSAL, M.Ed., CECE