SomeDAM Poet on Teach for America

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1. Yvonne says:

   August 19, 2019 at 9:36 am

   Perfect, someDAM poet!

   TFA sure is: “To Fail America,” the whole point.

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2. Bob Shepherd says:

   August 19, 2019 at 10:04 am

   But they look so slim and trim, O,
   As they climb into their limos–
   Off to take some corporate job
   And with the oligarchs hobnob!

   Teaching’s not a job for pay.
   It’s just to pad the resume.
   Two years of teaching little Proles
   Will fit them for their proper roles

   As Masters of the Universe
   (well, feeders from the Masters’ purse).
   They teach but for two years, then quit,
   And on Deformy boards they sit!

   But lest you sneer and come down hard
   And show them utter disregard,
   Remember that for them it’s hell,
   Two years with common folk to dwell.

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3. Bob Shepherd says:

   August 19, 2019 at 10:06 am

   Oh my Lord, I do love SomeDAM’s verse!!!

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4. carolmalaysia says:

   August 19, 2019 at 11:02 am

   SDP: I love your poems!!! Great job.

   Bob, your’s is also fantastic. “Teaching’s not a job for pay.” Unfortunately that’s true for certified teachers and not just TFA’s.

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5. Akademos says:

   August 19, 2019 at 12:11 pm

   Now THAT could be a T-shirt!

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6. Laura H. Chapman says:

   August 19, 2019 at 1:35 pm

   Double treats from people always worth listening to and from Diane.
   Poetry speaks truth to power. Thanks for this.

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7. LeftCoastTeacher says:

   August 20, 2019 at 12:42 am

   Climbing down the fire escapes.

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8. Máté Wierdl says:

   August 20, 2019 at 7:53 am

   “Climbing down the fire escapes”

   Tumbling down the fire escapes.

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