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Irene Holly's avatar

As a Catechist I remembered, “ love your students and teach like Jesus did.” Each child with their unique personalities will listen and love you back! This poem brought back loving memories. Thank you!

Martin Casella's avatar

What a striking, warm poem, Frank. It’s authentic in a way I did not expect.

Holy Poetry's avatar

Thanks for saying so. Authentic is one of the best things you can say to a poet.

Martin Casella's avatar

Same for playwrights, Frank. You get to know authentic when you see it.

Claire Orr's avatar

Thank you, Frank. Your poem had me recalling teachers in my past who were so important and helped change my life. Claire

Holy Poetry's avatar

My thanks to Fr. Greg Boyle and Sr. Elizabeth Johnson who developed the notion of kinship of God's creation instead of the Kingdom of God. Kingdom is based on an ancient theology that used the image of leadership available in the day. Kinship is based on a theology of creation that sees everything in relationship.