Undisclosed resignation

Dealing with a decision, just because you've decided doesn't mean its easy to accept. Decisions can be forced or a necessity, doesn't mean they have made you happy.

Walking past the playground today, 

Familiar children wave their greetings, 

Calling me from the swing and slide, 

And behind the tree where they hide. 

Sweet smiles and joy light up their face

In seeing their fourth grade class teacher

Its been too long since we've had a lesson

Next week is the second term's first session

A pit in my stomach starts to grumble, 

I ignore the telephone line just for a moment

In my heart and mind there is trouble

For the decision I have made - undefined.

What will I say to explain my decision, 

What will they say to my explanation? 

How will I face their puzzled faces, 

Will the good times turn to be traces? 

Will my class of thirty forgive my betrayal?

Will they understand why I am so disloyal? 

Their eyes will stare back with questions

Will I give them true appropriate answers?

Monday is around the corner, getting closer

An inevitable confrontation, will I be a monster?

I love these kids as though they were my own... 

I do not want them left feeling all alone... 

Author's Note

Any ideas on how to tell your class you will no longer be teaching them..?
Still dealing with how to best go about this one...

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Hard to say goodbye. Especially if the kids are young. Would be a sad day for the teacher and the student. I enjoyed the poem. Open the door to thoughts and left the reader with things to ponder. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Moiz Rasheed]

I agree with the below review and just be yourself ..

[faint smile]

Wow this was so insightful and the only thing I can say is explain to your class what happened
Don't lie, make sure you let them know that it isn't their fault and that if they need to talk or ever feel alone
You'll be there maybe give. A troubled student your cell number

[-Scribe in Style-]

Thank you so much for your response and encouragement. Let's hope I get through next Monday :)
read moreThank you so much for your response and encouragement. Let's hope I get through next Monday :)
Much Appreciated x