Those who can do...

[epinephrine]

Ok I have been looking back at my posts about RL and have realised they are all so negative which does not reflect reality in the slightest. So after some inspiration from a fellow teacher I submit this:

 

 

Those who can do

 

 

Someone today asked me the meaning of life,

Not 42, or money, or even finding a wife.

But rather to make the most of ones talents,

To share all your gifts, your good times, and bad ones.

 

So those who can do and those who can’t, teach,

But those who learn, for higher dreams they can reach.

And when learning is hard and the dreams are obscured,

I remember that my job is helping secure,

Those dreams of my students that they may aspire,

To go way beyond my meagre gifts and reach higher.

To “carpe the diem” and reach for the stars,

And then to come down and tell us their ideas.

 

So to my talented student with this I replied,

The meaning is this, “to know that you tried,

With all that you have to do all that you can,

And I will do my part and give you a hand”.

 

 

I hope this shows the more passionate, inspiring side to teaching. If only I could say it without it sounding so cheesy. I find this an ongoing issue when writing uplifting things. But I will write them anyway.

 

 

epinephrine

[Cerulean]

I've another line to add to your adage.

 

Those who can, do

Those who can't, teach

Those who can't teach - teach teachers!

 

I always enjoy your tales, poems and anecdotes, be they frustrated or happy. Keep up the great work.

 

C.

Edited May 27, 2005 by Cerulean

[Sweetcherrie]

I'm a student, and although I grumble at a lot of my teachers, I have to admit that there are actually some pretty cool teachers around. These are the people that are passionate about their profession, and this shows in their courses.

 

These are the teachers that I love learning from

[reverie]

"those who can't teach, administrate..."

 

 

Kudo's for tapping into those who seek to inspire us in life...

 

rev...

[Mynx]

I really liked this, Ep.

Wish there were more teachers like you at my Uni...

(when are you coming back?)

Nicely written my friend.

You are quite good at this game...