In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Spinning Yarns.”
All my stories started with ‘Once upon a time……’
Then off course I used to tell what was fine
Engaging tiny tots in an imaginary world
Not easy if I didn’t include what they felt
Alex’s fears, Rahul’s wishes, Lucy’s dreams
All weaved in delicate colorful yarn of words
Telling stories of their interest, challenging it wasÂ
A good story was always a story of hearer, true it was
Princess had to be pretty, Â prince was charming, tall
Angels, fairies all made a beautiful world, dreamy yet small
As a teacher I had to play a mom, friend and a story teller
The only condition, the stories made learn, groom hearers
Lots of puppets, props, fun and acting made my kids happier
A good story- teller has to spin yarn of dreams, wishes of hearer
13 Responses
Thank you teacher, for sharing this beautiful post 🙂
Hi, I just scribbled something and went to the dinner party. Thanks for encouraging words. 🙂
I hope you enjoyed the party too 🙂
And you ‘re welcome
GR8 concept….spin a yarn is not everyone’s cup of tea
It needs patience and passion both to be a loving teacher. 🙂
Happy story telling, Rashmi! And lucky listeners!
Our life sometimes looks like a story…….. so many ripples and reflections……. every two tears a different chapter adds to it, no? so far so good 🙂
” A good story- teller has to spin yarn of dreams, wishes of hearer ” very true that! 🙂
Hi, seems it was a long weekend for you. Missed your music and words on grid. How was Sunday bash? Thanks 🙂
So far it’s going good! 🙂 I was super busy yesterday so i couldn’t get to post. Sori 🙂
No worries. You can compensate for this in coming days….lol
This is my most favorite part of teaching…kids love stories…and grown ups too, although they don’t say it. Many a parent has lingered in my room to hear the end of a story. I see the puppet in the picture…it’s so cool how much they love puppets, even when I am not good at it! It’s the pure magic and the joy and wonder of children. Keep spinning my friend…keep spinning. Marie
So beautiful to read your words and touched to feel your love for students. smiles to you. 🙂