Elegy for a Beloved Teacher
To the one who made the biggest difference4 total reviews
Comment from Liz O'Neill
This is wonderful. I had a teacher who did the same for me. She was the only one who I felt loved me and rooted for me. There will be other readers who are able to identify with your account. This is a lovely tribute for caring teachers who changed our lives. Many of us are who we are because of that teacher. Thank you. I'm voting for this.
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2019
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This is wonderful. I had a teacher who did the same for me. She was the only one who I felt loved me and rooted for me. There will be other readers who are able to identify with your account. This is a lovely tribute for caring teachers who changed our lives. Many of us are who we are because of that teacher. Thank you. I'm voting for this.
Comment Written 09-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2019
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You are EXACTLY right. All it takes is one person to change your life for the better forever. I'm glad you experienced that, as well, Liz. Thank you for this lovely review. xo
Comment from Thomas Bowling
My bad. I guess I'm the one who needs spelling lessons. You may beat me as you please, Mistress Rachel, as long as you wear leather.
Congratulations on second place.
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2019
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My bad. I guess I'm the one who needs spelling lessons. You may beat me as you please, Mistress Rachel, as long as you wear leather.
Congratulations on second place.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2019
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Okay, that's really funny. I love your snarky sense of humor. But it's correct. An elegy is a funeral dirge... because after all, this is supposed to be a poem about SADNESS. (Do I get my stars back now?)
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Thank you, Thomas. xo
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I want you to write "I am a bad, bad boy" one hundred times.
Comment from Sheridan1
Your nonette is fitting recognition of a teacher who helped you through a challenging part of your youth. It speaks well, in verse, of dependability, caring, help in finding your strength when you felt you had none - in very few words.
Visually, the form is well chosen because it shows the full attention given (9syllables) which, as you healed, became less and less required (1). Well done.
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2019
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Your nonette is fitting recognition of a teacher who helped you through a challenging part of your youth. It speaks well, in verse, of dependability, caring, help in finding your strength when you felt you had none - in very few words.
Visually, the form is well chosen because it shows the full attention given (9syllables) which, as you healed, became less and less required (1). Well done.
Comment Written 07-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2019
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I love you for noticing that, Sheridan!! You just totally validated me! You have the keen eye and understanding of a writer! Thank you times a million zillion! xo
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My pleasure.
Comment from Poetic Friend
Aw, this is quite sad, especially because the beloved worked in a field that of utmost importance -- education.
If this is non-fictional, my condolence on your loss. I felt the loss and appreciation for this teacher.
Nice execution of the nonet poetic form as well. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2019
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Aw, this is quite sad, especially because the beloved worked in a field that of utmost importance -- education.
If this is non-fictional, my condolence on your loss. I felt the loss and appreciation for this teacher.
Nice execution of the nonet poetic form as well. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 07-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2019
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It is non-fiction, and I thank you for your condolences. I also appreciate your kind words and encouragement here. Thank you. xo
