tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post5889363571429696418..comments2023-11-05T07:53:12.708-05:00Comments on Poets United: A Poem of the Week from Mr. XRosemary Nissen-Wadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05913841031559499568noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-22855521902672491632015-09-18T23:33:03.845-04:002015-09-18T23:33:03.845-04:00Thank you Myrna.Thank you Myrna.Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09037544390731217891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-73732894373325748022015-09-17T11:54:48.552-04:002015-09-17T11:54:48.552-04:00It's hard to remain anonymous when your heart ...It's hard to remain anonymous when your heart reveals itself. So nice to see you here.<br /><br /> Thank you for being such a caring and concientious teacher. Your path is so difficult but how wonderful to know that you exist Mr. X.<br />Myrna R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15088915165678737118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-23016381612822236722015-09-16T07:50:26.408-04:002015-09-16T07:50:26.408-04:00That is a great story to support what I am saying....That is a great story to support what I am saying. We are all created different with unique passions and strengths - we have to figure them out and harness that strengths.Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09037544390731217891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-31823018706342143812015-09-16T07:48:52.759-04:002015-09-16T07:48:52.759-04:00I think the truth is relative at times. Ha. Maybe ...I think the truth is relative at times. Ha. Maybe just subject to the perceptions of where you are. I think some would argue that we do tell truth in school but it is in the form of facts - which can be so sterile, at times. But I hear you. I think relevance is a truth all to itself.Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09037544390731217891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-85265134187187357502015-09-16T07:46:31.590-04:002015-09-16T07:46:31.590-04:00It is the relationships that you build that pave t...It is the relationships that you build that pave the way to learning. Without them, there is little reason for kids to learn. I have seen kids that should have done done fine in a class, but there was no respect for the teacher - so they nearly failed.Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09037544390731217891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-3105134487816081662015-09-16T07:43:43.366-04:002015-09-16T07:43:43.366-04:00Thank you Tru. I try.
I think I said it earlier - ...Thank you Tru. I try.<br />I think I said it earlier - I write what I am given.<br />And so true on the caring - it leaves us open<br />for sure.Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09037544390731217891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-44711581139711657212015-09-16T07:00:09.736-04:002015-09-16T07:00:09.736-04:00How inspirational this is...how sad it is that sch...How inspirational this is...how sad it is that school is not the place to tell the truth and come to grips with life and death which will surely follow us, confront us all our lives. So pleased we have learned a little about you today Mr. X.Old Egghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14727444489103758018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-42158033110133216912015-09-16T00:39:12.024-04:002015-09-16T00:39:12.024-04:00Thanks Sherry for another beautiful interview!! En...Thanks Sherry for another beautiful interview!! Enjoyed reading X's story! :))<br />Hank, A quality teacher Is a caring teacher..and a 'culture creator' indeed!! Most teachers care about imparting knowledge to students. But the best teachers also care about the relational aspect of teaching....It's shocking to hear about those premature deaths. sigh!!<br />Enjoyed learning more about you, Hank. Love your poems — narratives, the genuineness, the gentleness, the spirituality. Oh, am also a great fan of your poetry!Panchalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08832164041967778122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-35738469134120411072015-09-15T22:47:27.025-04:002015-09-15T22:47:27.025-04:00This is an interesting topic of discussion. As stu...This is an interesting topic of discussion. As students are saddled with these huge debts and cannot get jobs. More and more kids are attending community colleges to learn a trade. I know someone who does hard wood floors and he makes good money, he didn't do well in school, but someone took him under their wing and he takes great pride in his work.Truedessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09079953417572207613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-53142658888633114522015-09-15T22:39:22.148-04:002015-09-15T22:39:22.148-04:00It is nice to see X featured..he is an amazing poe...It is nice to see X featured..he is an amazing poet and his poems come from his heart as they are raw and emotional written from observations in life. I am sure you are an amazing teacher and have made a positive impact on those you have touched. Caring is definitely difficult as it leaves you vulnerable, but you are willing to take the risk. <br /><br />Bless you for that my friend...<br /><br />Sherry this is another wonderful feature...Truedessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09079953417572207613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-87144314979178786012015-09-15T20:39:09.285-04:002015-09-15T20:39:09.285-04:00Yep. I have done quite a bit of performance poetry...Yep. I have done quite a bit of performance poetry at festivals and on stage. It can def get quite intense. Not your typical poetry reading.Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09037544390731217891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-50778884883951844102015-09-15T19:24:54.253-04:002015-09-15T19:24:54.253-04:00That is fantastic! Have they seen that amazing vid...That is fantastic! Have they seen that amazing video that was featured at dverse last week, of the young woman pouring her pain into her performance poetry? Blew me away.Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-14295416928521306142015-09-15T16:05:47.574-04:002015-09-15T16:05:47.574-04:00Caring is def a risk, because when you care (or lo...Caring is def a risk, because when you care (or love) you are risking them not loving you back. Its like poetry too. You put it out there and people will like it or not. It leaves you with scars but hopefully we can love beyond our scars.Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09037544390731217891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-73912440198943908272015-09-15T16:04:41.698-04:002015-09-15T16:04:41.698-04:00I agree, poetry is feeling - even when we are just...I agree, poetry is feeling - even when we are just capturing a scene, there is an underlying feeling to it. Part of the magic is being able to get someone to read it off a page and feel the same thing. Not always easy, but fun to try to accomplish.Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09037544390731217891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-59314699126065599652015-09-15T16:03:40.963-04:002015-09-15T16:03:40.963-04:00I have been approached about going into administra...I have been approached about going into administration. I really think it would kill me. I do a lot of work for the administrators already, conferencing students, emergency response and such,, even handling some of the delinquency - but my kids are the ones that energize me.Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09037544390731217891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-17034190363482227642015-09-15T16:02:09.522-04:002015-09-15T16:02:09.522-04:00Thank you Sanaa. I don't want to be a hero, ju...Thank you Sanaa. I don't want to be a hero, just a guy that cares - you know. I do love my kids. It hurts at times, cause they are still learning. But it makes every day an adventure.Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09037544390731217891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-46731464412879042392015-09-15T16:01:06.109-04:002015-09-15T16:01:06.109-04:00Most def. I run a poetry group here at school and ...Most def. I run a poetry group here at school and give them voice too. It is a safe zone - so they can be real with their feelings, as long as they don't abuse it. So far they have only cussed during performance in four years, otherwise they are very respectful during our time each month. And it has attracted some kids you would not think about in terms of poetry.Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09037544390731217891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-24507648661816763662015-09-15T14:22:20.554-04:002015-09-15T14:22:20.554-04:00There is such sadness to it all, anytime you dare ...There is such sadness to it all, anytime you dare to care. Mr. X is a gift. His students are the lucky ones. Thank you both!annell4https://www.blogger.com/profile/07629830133868270690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-5131889483784692732015-09-15T13:58:39.110-04:002015-09-15T13:58:39.110-04:00Your work is always a wow for me X--makes me feel,...Your work is always a wow for me X--makes me feel, and feel, and feel--I think that is what poetry is about--Thank you!!!Audrey Howitt aka Divaloungerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06854425983822589062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-30371890436876813842015-09-15T13:53:53.363-04:002015-09-15T13:53:53.363-04:00I am happy to learn more about you X. I retired l...I am happy to learn more about you X. I retired last year after 30+ years as a teacher and administrator. When I worked with teachers, I was forever asking them when and how would students use what they are teaching in real life....I asked those same questions 40 some years ago when I was in school and never got a good answer....it is refreshing to find a teacher willing to talk about the tough subjects of life and make learning meaningful in the lives of his students.<br /><br />Thanks Sherry for giving us more of a glimpse into Mr. X and his incredible poetry!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-32686239554354873752015-09-15T13:32:16.398-04:002015-09-15T13:32:16.398-04:00Thank you so much Sherry for featuring Mr X :D thi...Thank you so much Sherry for featuring Mr X :D this is such a moving discussion!<br /><br />I wish I knew a bit more about you because you're now officially my hero! Not only are your poems inspirational.. but your personality as well :D I don't think I have ever come across a teacher who cares so much about his students as you do Mr X. The world needs more people like you! Wishing you loads of happiness and success for the future :D<br /><br />Lots of love,<br />SanaaSanaa Rizvihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06681404650477409830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-55490807588055190992015-09-15T13:09:40.530-04:002015-09-15T13:09:40.530-04:00Mr X you always strike a chord with your excellent...Mr X you always strike a chord with your excellent poetry. Thanks for caring for those students and giving them a voice :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13414513238308254080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-39328821562629600132015-09-15T12:40:59.515-04:002015-09-15T12:40:59.515-04:00Change is only real from the inside out - yep..I ...Change is only real from the inside out - yep..I know..sigh!<br />Jae Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11509244123008832611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-41790821378791876972015-09-15T11:48:32.716-04:002015-09-15T11:48:32.716-04:00I knew this poem would spark some really good disc...I knew this poem would spark some really good discussion. Thank you again, dear Mr. X, for saying yes! And for being you. You do good work in the world, at home, at work and through your poems.Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-34886552369101100272015-09-15T09:54:12.804-04:002015-09-15T09:54:12.804-04:00We do need skilled laborers. While having white co...We do need skilled laborers. While having white collar jobs are great, someone still has to make and service products. Some of my kids make great money as welders and AC specialists.Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09037544390731217891noreply@blogger.com