Thursday, June 12, 2014

Last Day

Hugs
Handshakes
A few tears
"I'll never forget you."
"You were my favorite teacher. Can I come back and visit you?"
"I wish I had 100 students like you." 
"I'll pray for you."
It's the end of another school year - it's over.
It will never be the same.
Tassels turned
Mortarboards thrown in jubilation 
Photos endured
Invitations given
Parties enjoyed
For some, the end of a chapter in their book of life.
For those, also, the beginning of a new life's chapter.
The quiet solitude - books counted, cupboards locked, desk cleaned
Computers dimmed
Bare walls
Summers best to colleagues - salutes to the lucky retirees
Smiles and good times remembered
Lights out
Door closed and locked
Deep breath 
Walking the long hall - slowly exhale
I've made it.
School's out for the summer!
- Rhonda




"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. . ." (Proverbs 1:7 ESV)


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