Tall pines More still than a seventh grader Strong, firm, and evergreen Subtle wind shift Life map
This weeks challenge was to write about what you see through your window. I was in class when I read the prompt, so I decided to use my wonderfully large windows as an inspiration.
I don’t think I quite expressed the contrast between the stillness of the trees and the restlessness of the student, but that’s what I’m going for.
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Boz Bozeman 
Your reverse cinquain poem is truly captivating. The phrase “subtle wind shift” makes me imagine a calm and peaceful environment. The final line “Life map” is thought-provoking and leaves me wondering about the significance of the trees in the bigger picture of life. Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece of poetry. 👍👏👌😊
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Truly kind words, thank you. Nature is really a guide for me. Trees a such a great model of flexibility and stillness. Those are two traits that I am working on.
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Nature of earth and of people are often contrasting rather than complementary.
I used to teach pre-schoolers… A pinch of that energy would be nice to have (now that I’m older…). Lovely Reverse Cinquain.
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Thank you! And yest there is an abundance of energy in childhood. And not often a lot of stillness.
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Students, one’s own children and grands – confirms that… 😉
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Your comparison to the “pines, more still than a seventh grader,” got a chuckle from me. I like those connections between nature and humans. It’s great personification!
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Thank you Colleen! Glad I made you laugh 🙂
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It was a good comparison! 😂
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I can feel that pull of the serenity of the outdoors against the “managed chaos” of the classroom. And love that spark of humor, too!
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Thank you! It takes a sense of humor to be a teacher
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Especially of 7th graders!!!!!!!!!!!
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As a teacher of 8th graders, I completely understand the restlessness of 7th graders. Lol! Great contrast and great poem, Mark! 🙂
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
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Thank you!
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Having taught 7-12, the middle school years are their own unique time lol
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Great imagery, Mark. I love your cinquain. 😊
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Thank you!
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Lovely poem!
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