I Never Forgot The People Who Cared About Me

note: This was written many years ago, inspired by an actual conversation my mother had with one of her students years after he was out of school. It made me realize how important teachers, parents, and the rest of us, can be in the lives of children. I could never say how much I respect the person Alice is, and the difference she has made in so many lives. Teachers rock! *hugs*

(oh, and thanks Larry for the idea, my liberal is showing)

I Never Forgot The People Who Cared About Me

I never forgot the people who cared about me,

'cos there weren't very many.

Teachers telling me to shape up..to get a hold of myself,

They wanted to get me out of their hair.

But you..

You wanted me to learn..to succeed.

I never forgot the way you treated me,

Like a real person, not some problem.

You helped me learn to control myself,

You helped me learn to believe in myself,

And now that's the way I treat others.

I never forgot the attention you gave me,

You actually listened, whether you wanted to, or not.

I felt like your friend, your child, your equal...

And for the first time in my life...

I believed that people wouldn't always hurt me.

I never forgot the people who cared about me,

And I count you as one.

It wasn't easy for me in life, before, or after,

But the time I spent with you was some of my best.

Part of you lives on..

wherever I go...

A little voice whispers.. "I care".