Rolling With The Flow

There are definitely highs, with those highs come hard punching gut-wrenching lows

I have young students who have struggles too large for their small selves

I guess we never know the true hardships that one tows

It is so sad because their childhoods have been placed out of reach on high shelves.

When kids come and search you out

You see their face and you know by their haunting stare

Their body language if it could talk would be like a strong painful shout

They need your hug, a kind word, and your love because they know you care.

I have been confided in once again countless times this year

You have to maintain composure while in the midst of that talk

You try hard but sometimes it is ok, you need to let them see that slow rolling tear

Other times you know you just have to release it alone on a silent walk.

Texas just told me I have the honor of being in the top 5% of educators in the state

I appreciate it I do; it will be on my certificate and reflect in my pay for five years

Educators know we must come ready, come early and stay late

It's all about getting kids to where they need to be constantly shifting those gears.

Again, I am honored and proud to be recognized as a Master Teacher

I know for certain though, there is just one Master

And he is truly the greatest Teacher

He hears our stories, knows our tears, hopes and prayers for He is the Master.

God, please bless all your children around the world from small to tall

please Lord hold us, guide us and calm our fears

We may stumble in life, but you will not let us fall

With your tender mercies you see us through all our years.