A tale of a child and childhood of pure innocence of gay abandon and play
Those sparkling twinkling eyes and a face with radiant brilliance to display
The infectious laughter ringing long after with a shower of hugs and kisses
A harbinger of joy so tender and endearing now lost whom everybody misses
Now a distant solitary figure friendless and spiritless in voluntary isolation
With a baggage of unspoken words betrayed and forsaken a case of omission
The threshold of school a step to independence to learning and assimilation
With teachers so loving inimitable irreplaceable motivating and inspirational
To channelize the unexploited and inexhaustible resource with perception
To perfect the grooming advancing rounded growth to all without exception
The journey to an unexplored land to unravel many a mystery beyond imagination
The pleasures and enrichment unfolding a realm of idyllic miraculous progression
The halcyon era and unfettered the flight a carefree life with all joyous recollections
The picnics the campfires the crushes and heartbreaks passing in quick succession
A healthy environment to foster competition enkindle the soul with creative innovation
No pressure of peers no arbitrary selection with fairness to all and kindled appreciation
The punishments and detentions the rewards and awards mere tokens for perfection
A life of sharing and bonding of togetherness without ulterior motives and expectation
An ill fated term with dismal foreboding the dawning of a teacher a stern reformer
A moralizer jaded and obsolete committed to correction a warped misguided preacher
A calamitous an occurrence picked and targeted randomly for stern imposition
An agonizing experience of helplessness of aggression repression and regression
Draconian rules were implemented a soul now bonded and mercilessly hounded
With derogation and humiliation for subsistence no reprieve the poor soul grounded
Memories painfully so vivid as he was the perfect illustration for all presentation
The superlatives befitting honed to perfection as the best was the manifestation
The comparatives not to be forgotten all directed indiscriminately in his direction
He was a complex number with infinite failing obtuse and in constant variance
A challenge to Darwinian theory projecting social behavior beyond all explanation
All bitter recollections leading to damnation and the vestibules of abject humiliation
A seeding had been entrusted which was soiled and weeded so harshly destroyed
The produce so hideous unrecognizable and unclaimed rejected and condemned
An excellent achievement the creation of an imperfection beyond any correction
Our pedagogues teachers or cheaters? Makers or breakers? Committed resolution
To honor a mission with acceptance with no rejection aggression or suppression
A wholehearted connection towards so noble a profession with no concession.
By: Veena Umesh Sood
Images: Pinterest
Interesting and for me seems very deep and dark. Perhaps I’m missing something?
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When some teachers target students to take out their frustrations sometimes they scar their students beyond repair. It is a common occurrence I have seen many young one to withdraw and retreat which is detrimental for them.Teachers should be sensitive and supportive .Thanks for your comment and interest. Thanks for the visit.
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So true. Sometimes in worst cases, teachers laugh at students, make fun of them out of their own habits and it affects the kids so badly that they never become free of this humiliation. It haunts them throughout their life. Even if they get out of it, they never forget it.
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HiSanket ,
Glad you liked the post it is such a sensitive issue and needs to be addressed . I have seen so many students being targeted for no fault of their own. At times the taunting does not end with the child his family and circumstances are roped in to add to his shame and mortification .It is real ,it is common and it has to stop .
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It is really inspiring to witness someone raising these issues. It is our duty as a responsible citizens to show concern towards unprotected innocent children against cruelty and insensitivity. I have been through it. I can never forget it. Thanks for sharingVeena.
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Thank you for your interest and the concern you show .Child exploitation in any form ,any degree disturbs me .It is the closest subject to my heart . Somebody has to lend a voice to the cause which touches the interest of children.
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Veena, I loved this one. A teacher can make or mar the student for life!
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Radhika ,almost everybody has has witnessed such occurrences in their school times .Almost all teachers have their best and worst marked out.It is a whim,a personal choice neither is exaggerated favoritism good or biased ridicule. Teachers are dealing with tender hearts they have to make them,it is their duty to create well balanced individuals to be a part of society .
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Oh yes Veena, being a teacher myself for a few years I can very well relate to what you say. I have seen teachers crush tender hearts without an iota of guilt. Only a handful of teachers genuinely care for the child’s feelings . Otherwise they are only concerned with completing their syllabus and nothing beyond that.
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I totally agree with you Radhika some of the teachers in our country lack the dedication towards such a noble profession .
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I’ve seen this happen and where does the child go when a teacher who should be above approach destroys the innocence of a child.
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This happiness so often.The child gets no support, the teacher mocks ,the students in innocence laugh at his shame.Encouraged the teacher amuses the class with further taunts and the victim further recedes to his inner recess. Many a times the parents would rather go with the word of the teacher than to understand their child.It is really very sad .
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It’s a sad thought seeing these things happening at schools. Where educational institution should have been a venue for students to fully realize their potential, it becomes a foreground of violence and bullying.
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Deb ,I completely agree with you. Not much has changed in school.The facade ,the new liberal outlook and the infrastructure which keeps becoming better is of no consequence until it’s teachers learn to appreciate all the students in their uniqueness .
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well expressed, Veena!
fortunate to have roots in
joyful laughter and play
before being rudely reformed & programmed
for the utility of business & government 🙂
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So well said. Thanks
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no problem!
am i welcome
to continue following? 🙂
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Definitely 🙂
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I feel very familiar with this and I’m sure many other people have been through or witnessed such things. Beautiful.
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Yes , many can relate to the harsh and severe treatment doled out by insensitive teachers.
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The involvement of school in developing the personality of children is really a big question mark nowadays…thought provoking
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Yes , it is a tough call. In order to promote a progressive and healthy society the home and school has to provide a conducive atmosphere.
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It’s not happening in most of the schools nowadays
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I had read this poem … Well, back to it, I feel at the cost of generalizing, such teachers are everywhere: who care from the heart, teach from experience, and work for the paycheck.
One country looks like it might be doing better than the other. But I hear universal complaints about teaching is a low-pay profession.
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Yes , teaching is honourable profession but when we think of it as a career , it does not pay well neither does it garner the respect and satisfaction which it used to a few years ago.
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This is an area that has really got me fuled up and thinking especially now that soon I will have to put my son in school. I am not sure what kind of environment he will be in, I hope a good one, but it is hard to change the status quo. Many parents cannot afford private education for their children and will have to simply send them to the schools available in the area and trust that the system will make them great citizens of today. In that respect, I believe there is a huge responsibility on the parents to take the role of a teacher. This notion has motivated me to write little books for Arjun so when he is of the age I can try to capture his imagination, allow him to grow internally and hopefully try and disregard negative influences that he may come across.
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Hi ,my belief is that there is no better teacher than a mother.Your words remind me of the time when my daughter was growing up ,I too tried to tried to introduce every innovation possible to widen her perspective beyond the formal setup .It has paid well ,she is confident and well balanced young lady now .She does me proud .I throughly enjoyed her growth and today I can proudly say that we are more like very good friends and can confide in each other about anything one could possibly think . I pray that you too enjoy this precious relationship and every moment of Arjun’s growth.Let the grace of the almighty prevail .
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In that case … I have to come to you for tips 🙂
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I wrote little books too, and its the process we enjoyed most. He will be fine! Hang on to that branch of faith;)
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Good on you!! That is great! I know how rewarding that must feel. I am more than happy to share with you my book once it is complete. what is your book about? we should create a platform to share ideas and inspirations for our children, it can be a great support network for those who need it the most.
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Beautiful!
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Thank you for your appreciation. It is always welcome.
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Hi Veena. Those days when the harsh world seemed a lifetime away! Thank you for liking “Far Below!” Peace and Best Wishes. TheFoureyedPoet.
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I have always loved your writings and so I have nominated you for the Bloggers Recognition Award. Here is a link to the post. http://myartandme.com/bloggers-recognition-award/
🙂
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Varun I am so sorry I just read the notification I have been off word press for quite some time .I feel immensely honoured and pleased that you considered me worthy of this award . My loss that I missed the opportunity . I am sorry for the lack of response it was unintentional .
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hey.. come on. it’s totally ok. Cheer up. 😀
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Been a while .. where have you been
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Got kinda of busy with other things . Will be back soon .Thanks feels great that absence is noted.😊
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how can I not notice
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Nice Blog!!!
Check out my blog also to see the magic of letters.
Hope you will like it.:)
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Thank you for the visit and appreciation .
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Great post 😊😊 I enjoyed the darkness in it, it is so true 😊😊
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Thank you for visiting my blog . I am glad it appealed to you. It is so close to reality .
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This was pretty intense!!
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Thanks for reading and commenting .Yes it is but reality is harsh.
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I am left a little bit perplexed 😕
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Hi Anita ,
Thanks for visiting my blog , reading and expressing your views. The post is a bit dark .what I have tried to express is that if children during their formative and impressionable years are intentionally or unintentionally hurt they tend to scar. Often they are not able to overcome the pain and shame and it effects them adversely . Such cases may be rare but there are not uncommon .
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You have such a good, intuitive heart Veena.
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Hi Tammy,
So good to hear that from you. Thanks for making time to read and comment .lots of love.
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xoxo
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I find your poem artfully crafted and sending a powerful and thought-provoking message. Thank you for following BrewNSpew.
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Thanks a lot at times I feel repetitive but I continue to put forward my thoughts.
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Awesome!
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Thank you so much .I appreciate your visit , interest and and the effort to comment .😊😊
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I’ve nominated you for The versatile blogger award.
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Hi ! Thank you so much .So far I have stayed clear from this award scene , it kind of intimidates me.I feel I won’t be able to handle it . I can’t think of anything beyond writing.😰😰
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Well you can take it as a token of appreciation needless of whether you participate or not 😊
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Hi! I really appreciate this gesture.Definitely it is an honour difficult to decline.It also makes me feel good that my work is good enough to be rated in this category. 😊😊
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Your work is very commendable. I hope you post more often 😊
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Thanks 🙏 😊😊
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As I too have taught in schools on and off I always felt a teacher specially in our country is mostly in the profession not out of choice …. and the selection of a teacher is based on his / her degree and never are the most important criterias like compassion ,understanding ,love characteristics ever taken into consideration…lets all hope that the education and the educators understand that nurturing a child is like having the reins of the country in their hands
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Childhood the most impressionable age and I feel the most abused age. My heart goes out to the most innocent and vulnerable lot.
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