The End of an Era

hfj on Jan 20, 2009

Tags: accomplishment, educator, friend, influences

A tribute to a very close friend who was a principal and educator for 33 years.

People are judged by the lives they influence every single day,
they never seem to realize the impact they’ve made along the way.
When it comes to the end of an era, and its time to ease on out,
all the good times and the memories start to leave a little doubt.
If you could do it all over again, what changes would you make,
the differences between right and wrong, might sometimes be at stake.
We all must stand accountable for our actions in this life,
each day is filled with challenges that can cause us sorrow and strife.
How we are remembered is important to us all,
the end of an era is never easy when that person stands so tall.
So take a bow before you exit, your work here is complete,
things you’ve accomplished and lives you’ve touched, combined is quite a feat.

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Tennessee Thompson on Jan 20, 2009
Very nicely written.
Darla Smith on Jan 20, 2009
Great tribute to your friend.
Will Gray on Jan 20, 2009
Marvelous tribute!
nutuba on Jan 20, 2009
I like that — “So take a bow before you exit” — nicely written!
Bo Russo on Jan 20, 2009
Well look who’s back in the game today!!!!Hey Wildcat,this was great.Nice tribute.I also like the Take a bow line.I really liked this.
cardy on Jan 20, 2009
good job!!
Inna Tysoe on Jan 20, 2009
A wonderful tribute.

Inna
AC Hamilton III on Jan 20, 2009
Great job! Nicely done with genuine heart.

AC
Patrick Bernauw on Jan 22, 2009
Something to think about… Well done!
Tusaani on Jan 23, 2009
Great poem.
WilkeWorld on Jan 23, 2009
Lovely sentiments and the meter seems to be right on. I might correct the typo in the last line so that “quiet” is “quite”.
rutherfranc on Jan 26, 2009
I agree with everybody here.. a nice tribute and a parting gift straight from the heart
Denise Kawaii on Jan 27, 2009
I hope to inspires someone when I’m at work the way your friend inspired you. Well done.
M stokes on Feb 2, 2009
Great poem! Very Inspirational!
XXElleXX on Oct 14, 2009
This poem was a heartfelt and meaningful tribute for your mate Hfj..keep your loved ones alive in your mind and imagination..talk of their life and loves often..honour their involvement in your days
Cynthia Cox on Mar 1, 2010
A timeless treasure of truth to the effects we have upon others in our lives. A wonderful sharing tribute you have going on here and poetic justice served as well. A touching read and one we all can learn from. My teachers and principals in school were my inspirations that paved my way in life. A true talent of sharing kindness at it’s finest. Thank you for sharing.

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