Piles of boxes have surrounded me
All summer long, in many forms.
Ten long weeks. Five longer days...
Checklists miles long, endless errands run.
Time shrinking away as I prepare:
my mind, my home, my room;
for a new crop of brains, smiles.
The greatest unexpected joy this week:
mountains of empty boxes, abandoned outside
the gleaming neatness of my classroom.
Tasks accomplished, tools ready, tasks completed:
my mind, my home, my room;
awaiting my new students with joy,
with unexpected ease, speed and enthusiasm,
even after seventeen years of unpacking!
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What a lucky crop of brains and smiles! This communicates so much enthusiasm and love for what you do!!
ReplyDeletemay your students share your enthusiasm!
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i am preparing for mine, too.
You do sound excited about what is ahead of you. I hope the kids do prove to bring you endless smiles as they learn new things.
ReplyDeleteTo another year! Have fun unpacking :)
ReplyDeleteNot ready for school to start up again. Except I am.
ReplyDeleteUnpacked boxes are highly satisfying! Hooray!
ReplyDeleteTools in order, fresh supplies waiting:
I do love that about September.
Yay to another year of learning and fun for your students! :)
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