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Priceless ACEs

 

 

Priceless is the smile
on her face -
she who was abused
battered
violated at only four years old.

Priceless is the smile
on his face -
he who was ridiculed
demeaned
called filthy names by his friends.

Priceless is the smile
on their faces -
they who were once labeled incorrigible
a threat to the classroom
those kids who will never learn.

Priceless is the smile
on each face -
as they sit in cap and gown
with their senior class
and receive their high school diploma.

Who could ever put a price tag
on even one of their miracles?

 

 

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This was read at our ACE Coffee House in honor of the "at-risk" students who persevere and reach their goal of graduation. They are each a priceless miracle....

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  • Kathleen a Nazarene
    November 9, 2008

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    Great Write!

    I don't know what ACE is but I love this poem! As being an 'at risk' student grad. & having gone through the difficulties you mention in this poem I can totally identify!
    Overcoming life's obstacles & flourishing is a miracle!


    • thelordreigns gold member
      November 9, 2008
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      ACE stands for the Alternative Center for Excellence. It is the high school at which I teach English.

      Thanks so much for the encouragement!

      - joanne -


  • The Poetic Bandits gold member
    June 9, 2008
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    Appreciation!

    Thank you Jo for this heartfelt contribution to The Poetic bandit's reading list

    ~Lilac


  • Ephiphany
    June 8, 2008

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    Great job!

    so glad I got a chance to catch up on some reading withing the group Loved the imagery in this piece. All the best

    -e


  • Sharcu silver member
    June 8, 2008

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    This poem got me to smile and almost brought tears to my eyes as I thought about it This is one of the poems I'd stand and applaud for... Very beautiful... Thanks for sharing


  • Polaja Greeters member
    June 6, 2008

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    This is a beautiful poem... I really like the appreciation that this shows to the children out there who have to fight their way through life to gain anything... outstanding and brilliant

    Keep writing

    Polly


  • Lady Altheia
    June 5, 2008

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    Very nice, I teach Special Education and I know the miracles it takes for special kids to learn. It is the greatest feeling in the world to watch them suceed.

  • Shadow Darkstar
    June 5, 2008

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    Short and to the point. I can relate to students one and two in this poem, because I too was abused, constantly when I was youngwer, and it didn't stop until about three years ago, ergo, all my dark poetry. Thank you so much for sharing this.


  • ZachP gold member
    June 4, 2008

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    Wow... this is an absolutely amazing poem... as someone who is planning on becoming a teacher, I believe that EVERY STUDENT has a write to learn, regardless of their disabilities, problems, or situation.

    Thank you for sharing,
    Zach


  • Haiku-bless-you silver member
    June 4, 2008

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    This is a great positive write about those students who refused to fall through the cracks of the system and persisted to achieve their goal. These students need to be recgonized for overcoming their obstacles to education. IT CAN BE DONE and these students are proof! Thanks for sharing this uplifting poem.

    Bandits Rock!

    Dennis


  • PonyPride
    June 3, 2008
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    wow good job. i liked this


  • RatherImaginative silver member
    June 3, 2008

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    Can I assume that you were blessed enough to play a part in each miracle? It's instances like these that are a reminder that as long as there is breath, each person still has a chance, and that one CAN rise above one's circumstances if he/she will but try.


  • Freed by Mercy silver member
    June 2, 2008

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    I love this poem. It is so wonderful when kids overcome big obstacles in their lives. Praise God!

    By the way, I designed this background.
    So happy that you're using it!

    • thelordreigns gold member
      June 3, 2008
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      Thanks so much. I love this background and I thought the white roses were perfect for this poem! You are such a wonderful talent and asset to AP!

      - joanne -


  • grannyeri gold member
    June 2, 2008

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    You have to give it top these graduates who persevere under terrible odds to reach their goal. How wonderfully you have expressed these sentiments. Easy to read and understand - well written.


  • Sherry gold member
    May 31, 2008

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    Moving piece.........

    Moving piece Jo, heartfelt. Shows there is hope for those that have a harder time in life that aren't believed in.
    ♥

    • thelordreigns gold member
      May 31, 2008
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      Thank you Sherry. It is so good to see you on AP more often these days. I pray all is well with you. I am so glad the summer is almost here - only three more weeks of school to go!

      Love and hugs - jo -

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