Time Well Spent – 19th November 2025

~ shaun tenzenmen

Above the roaring chaos of the rooms
The petty squabbles of emotional fools
Moulding little munchkins while running on fumes
Stuck in a system broken; made to be rules

Making peace amongst the many positions
Knowing little more than the best use of tools
Embracing the insistent inquisitions
Every teacher’s a student that schools

I found a job that I truly love, where I can put my whole self into it.
Shared with dVerse OLN #396 and this didn’t get many eyes and also conveniently meets the What’s Going On prompt this week too.

23 thoughts on “Time Well Spent – 19th November 2025”

    1. Thanks 🙏

      I have to remind my students that I know little more than them. In fact most of the time I only learn about what I’m teaching them during the preparation for the lesson (hence line 6).

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  3. I love this, especially the “little munchkins.” It makes me happy when a teacher loves their job and recognizes that he is learning, too.

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      1. Good for you! I also had a difficult time in my early school years! And, I too ended up being a teacher for 29 years. I loved doing hands on learning for students like me who were visual learners! I am sure you are a great teacher!

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  5. I love how you run throughout the Rabbit Hole. But more than that – you keep going and teach well. Also love the Wizard of Oz references. Stories and words really are delightful! Jae

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  7. “roaring chaos”. Ha, I would call that a cute chaos. :D I also love, “running on fumes” and “Embracing the insistent inquisitions”. So very true-teacher like. My respects. Thanks for participating at What’s Going On.

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