POEM STARTER

A teacher discovers a hidden talent in a troubled student. But revealing it might lead to unwanted attention...

Patience is a Virtue

ā€œI donā€™t usually say this, But I see something in you. The way youā€™re tapping your fingers, And shuffling your shoes.ā€ ā€œEven though youā€™re a troublemaker, Choreography is your art. Wherever your feet takes you, I know the musicā€™s in your heart.ā€ I swear, Mrs. Johnson, Dancing is only a hobby. I donā€™t wanna be those rich girls, All fake, entitled, and snobby.ā€ ā€œI appreciate you for noticing, But I donā€™t wanna be noticed. I donā€™t wanna be the laughing stock, In which their teasing is focused.ā€ ā€œOh child, you got great style, And you donā€™t have to be like them. You are your own shining star, A magnificent golden gem.ā€ ā€œIf only you applied yourself, And tone down your sass, Then maybe I can help you, Exceed beyond this class.ā€ I swear, Mrs. Johnson, Dancing is only a hobby. I donā€™t wanna be those rich girls, All fake, entitled, and snobby.ā€ ā€œI appreciate you for noticing, But I donā€™t wanna be noticed. I donā€™t wanna be the laughing stock, In which their teasing is focused.ā€ ā€œStop swearing, my talented child, And just do whatever you have to. I promise everything will be fine, Donā€™t let your world turn blue.ā€ ā€œBut at last, I get you, For I will no longer bother. I will always be here for you, Since I see you as my own daughter.ā€ I swear, Mrs. Johnson, Dancing is only a hobby. I donā€™t wanna be those rich girls, All fake, entitled, and snobby.ā€ ā€œI appreciate you for noticing, But I donā€™t wanna be noticed. I donā€™t wanna be the laughing stock, In which their teasing is focused.ā€ ā€œI swear Iā€™ll try my best, For this class troubles me. But I rather make the class laugh, Then them laugh at me.ā€ She looked into the childā€™s eyes, Seeing the growing fear in them. Then, she nodded with finality, And went back to teaching AP Chem.
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