ten years ago
this surprise postcard
appeared in my mailbox
from a former student
now far away
addressed to peaches
my affectionate nickname
sent to me
when she was seven not yet eight
her only message
a beautiful poem
summed up
life
in three lines
love is love
life is life
there is nothing else to it.
i knew way back when
she was just four not yet five
learning
how to hold a pencil to write
she was a beat poet and roller derby queen of adventure.
—
“one should write because one loves the shape of stories and sentences
and the creation of different words on a page.”
-annie proulx
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Something to treasure indeed. And Peaches is a lovely nickname to have.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thanks, pete
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This is just so beautiful
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It was
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☮️😍❤️
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What a special gift!
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Yes-
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Love this!
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❤️
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There is no rhyme or reason for your prediction about your student. You just know.
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Absolutely
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The little things in life are the important things
“From little things, big things grow”
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I remain connected on Facebook with a dozen 7th graders from my first teaching job. They’re all 62 years old now.
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how wonderful
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What a great connection of kindred spirits, Beth!
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yes!
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Precious ❤️
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<3
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💕
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A wonderful message on that postcard, written in a wonderful style — and I love your line “she was a beat poet and roller derby queen of adventure.” :)
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thanks –
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So beautiful 🤩
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she understood early on
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Truly
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<3
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That is the coolest thing ever! Amazing kid!
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she always was, and I sent a copy of this to her mom and dad, and they enjoyed seeing it again after so long
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Oh, I bet! Wonderful.
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That’s just beautiful…a tribute from someone who will never forget you.
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it’s mutual – and we are still connected
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That doesn’t surprise me at all.
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Wow! How sweet and special.
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indeed!
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Thank you for sharing this. It is truly wonderful!
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it is!
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So glad you shared, Beth. Hugs.
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<3
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Lovely ❤️💕
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<3
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That’s an example of a rewarding teaching “award.”
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it so is
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I love that Peaches! :) Do you still keep in touch with her? She must be 17 not yet 18 now?
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yes, and her parents still and she is part of their happy trio
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she has turned 18
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How lovely!
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it was1
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She’s got the meaning of life there. I was way older than 7 before I found it.
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That was me again Beth. For some reason, I don’t get the WordPress icon until the second try! Sorry
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No worries
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Same
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What a wonderful compliment and memory to get a postcard from a student. Lovely.
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it was so nice
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Cards and letters like this are teachers’ greatest reward. They speak volumes about the kind of compassionate, inclusive teacher you are.
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they truly are. – ty
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Beth, your charming poem about a surprise postcard from a former student, nicknamed ‘peaches,’ captures the essence of life and love in just three lines. The backstory of her early beat poet and roller derby days adds a delightful touch, showcasing the enduring impact of shared moments in learning and life.
~David
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yes! and I’m the one nicknamed peaches )
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😁
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Oh my goodness…what a treasure, Beth. Thank you for sharing. 🥰
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my pleasure
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Oh, my heart. I can’t begin to tell you how much that postcard poem touches me. What a gift. Thank you for sharing this!
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I knew you would appreciate all that it means. and I found it when organizing a pile of old papers and photos, and boy, did it make me smile –
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Beautiful!
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yes!
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That is a wonderful poem and gift and person!
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yes, all of the above
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Now this is a treasure and what life is all about! How touching, Beth! 💛😭
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it really is –
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delightful :)
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<3
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How lovely!
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I agree –
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I mean…Clementine definitely has it figured out 😉
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she certainly did
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The simple explanations are usually the best!
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succinct.
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How wonderful.
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so much so
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This is as good as it gets! What a treasure, Beth. I know…🙂
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yes, you know for sure
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😀
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Wouldn’t you just love to catch up with her today and show her that postcard?
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I’m sent a copy to her mom and dad, we’re still in touch online, and her mom, who is a legit poet posted it online and she enjoyed it )
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Wait, this isn’t you, is it? 😊
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no, but I wish I had musical talent
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That’s a postcard worth keeping. Love it!
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absolutely
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Definitely something to treasure Beth and a lovely way to showcase such a simple but powerful message. xx
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<3
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<3
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Your former student’s poem has made my day. And I’m having a very good day. Thanks for posting : )
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Such a lovely post. Thanks for sharing this. Beatnicks are the best.
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sure are
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Best wishes 🤞🤞 beautiful touched
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❤️
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I love her words, they are so true
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they absolutely are, she already understood it at a very young age
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Isn’t she lucky?
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