The Teacher ( a tribute to my Aunt Chee-Chee/Mrs. Graham.

you raised girls and Boys

you lead these same children into

Women and Men of the world

your words and wisdom

touched many a soul in a classroom

and beyond

the direction of your influence

and ability to connect for decades,

era's, trends and everything else in between

are all timeless

as long as i have been present

on this earth, your impact

in a classroom and elsewhere has been

felt

never shed a tear and never smile too long

took a lesson and another task to the heart

of the matter

in this journey eye contact and focus

lead the way

and the choices and decisions

made for another day

a real model is the best way

to describe the vision,creativity

and guided nature of your Gift

the details and assignments of then, now

and the future are all a story that you presented

and the students and non students are all

better blessed by your pressence and leadership

education of the mind, and soul

lead us all for a better and enlighten Purpose


Bless you always