Too often, those who save us, don’t know they do
it was my art teacher in high school
She said, “You have some good ideas—why don’t you write them down?”
I hung-out in her art class, because it felt like a safe place
I talked endlessly, and drew horrible pictures to amuse myself—all of which were original
Students would file into her classroom and see my paintings or pastels on the wall
“Who drew that?” They would ask.
I was different, and my art reflected the same
I was quiet, everywhere else, and my pictures were loud.
At the end of my Senior year, my art teacher stood-up in front of the school
and said, “Out of all of my students, Andy has the most artistic potential.”
This prophesy has been shattered, time and time, again
like broken mirrors of bad luck
but her level of belief and declaration of faith in me
has given me hope, when there was none.
The things that save us, seldom claim authority over our lives
We discover them, like a friend, that nobody knows
Those bits of ourself that are recognized
are the seeds of dreams
They are dormant, and grow with belief
so flawed
nobody will buy them
until
we sprout into a different kind of tree
and bear
strange fruit.
Intellectual Shaman 
teachers are experts on what they do best. and that is teaching. there all sorts of teachers. not just the ones in school. they can be found in family members, friends, and strangers you have just met.
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Yes–a good teacher motivates and instructs. They help their students, but never make decisions for them.
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Whatever doesn’t kill you, simply makes you, sTrAnGeR
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The Joker–the ultimate villian!!! Good one, Experience Film!
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I love the last line, “We sprout into a different kind of tree and bear strange fruit.” And then it reminded me of when Joker says that in the Dark Knight. Your art teacher sounds cool🙂
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Yes, she was pretty awesome!
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Super cool piece, of course we are curious about your art right now (besides poetry)! Are you willing to share with us? Maybe it’s already on you blog. I will check it out some more. Have a great night and greetings from Holland!
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Hi Holland, I haven’t kept up with my drawings, although–I keep thinking about picking it up. What a great idea! Maybe, I’ll start illustrating my poems and stories… I never thought of that!
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Well, that would be amazing! Looping forward to seeying some of your sketch art! Let me know! Have a great night!
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Same, Samantha! 🙂
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I enjoyed your post,,and agree that some come into our lives and can influence us in such a way..that their effects are lasting..whether they will ever know it or not..
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For sure… Thanks for reading Karima!!! 🙂
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Great story. I can totally relate to this.
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Hey, I’m so glad that you enjoyed it trulygiftedartstudio!!! Thanks for reading and commenting! 🙂
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Beautiful
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Thanks Anand Bose!!! 🙂
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