waking up next to my husband
as he marks another birthday today
wasn't celebratory enough
As if
the last day of school
before spring break
wasn't momentous enough
As if
another random letter of thanks
in handwritten kindergarten scrawl
wasn't sweet enough
As if
a compliment from a teacher
in response to praise for my colleagues
wasn't heartwarming enough
I was chosen today to be one of the librarians and teachers
piloting technological devices
next school year, my third year in the library,
(my lucky number three)
As if
this is one more sign
I'm where I'm supposed to be
Doing what I love, learning so much along the way.
--My Friday the 13th, 2015
I love your poem and your take on your lucky Friday the 13th, although I am sure luck really was not at play.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ms. Victor! I'm still pinching myself a bit...my job seems more magical by the day!
DeleteI love your poem. We all need to count our blessings. I especially love the last stanza!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Darlene! I really do love my new-ish job, comes with LOTS of blessings!
DeleteLucky indeed..I love the positive vibe on what can be an unlucky-ish day. Whoo Hoo What kind of technology will you be piloting? I am piloting a 2 in 1 Laptop/tablet hybrid this year. fun!:)
ReplyDeleteDon't know yet what I'll get, Ms. Crouch! We go in "blind" when we apply. I already have a Promethean board in my library, and access to a laptop cart (which I have to share). Whatever I receive, will be housed only in the library and not available for checkout, so we'll have everyday access--exciting! Yours sounds great, too!
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