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43 Years (Chōka)

Teacher I see you

As I saw you long ago

Teacher I see you

To me the same now as then

Teacher I see you

The spark in your eyes still shines

Teacher I see you

Knowing look and welcome smile

Teacher I see you

Kind words echo from the past

Teacher you are here

I am eleven again

You're by my side and I smile

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Published: May 4, 2015
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Notes: This was prompted by a surprise encounter with my 5th grade, 6th grade and Gym teachers this afternoon some 43 years since I had been in their classrooms.

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