Unexpected x2

 

 It’s Junior year; spirit pervades my body.

 I am now considered an upperclassman.

 I analyze the schedule placed in my hands.

 An enormous smile casts across my face.

I got in, the class I’ve painstakingly waited for; Library Media.

 

               Now you’re probably questioning, why would I want to get into this class so terribly? To a reader, an hour every day spent inside a library is enchanting. The notion of a continuous supply of life-altering stories generates a flame in my heart. The two years I was in this library gave me more than what I expected. I didn’t envision that I would encounter two women who would influence me.

 

Lively and unyielding, these are two expressions I would use to characterize Mrs. Sally and Miss Huxford.

Both possess a kindred spirit.

Both having a love for god,

and their job.

Every day in our own world, hearty chuckles would conquer the room.

The warmness of passion cocooned you.

They taught me about who I am,

and whom I wanted to be.

I was no longer terrified to be different,

to take unconventional paths.

They embraced all of me,

even the broken.

 

Now when I meet new people,

I think of them.

I accept every person

for whomever, they may be.

I smile at every stranger.

I smell every flower.

I laugh out loud for no reason.

I live life unafraid to be different.

I mold myself after two women,

whom I never expected to meet.

 

Dear Mrs. Sally and Miss Huxford,

               High school was a continuous disappointment for me; until I walked into that library as an aide. I kept waiting to find myself in hallways, classrooms, and sporting events. It wasn't until I met you both were my life changed! You called me "Miss Sarah Sunshine," but I was so depressed on the inside. Every day when I walked in you'd throw your hands up and exclaim, "There's our sunshine," but I felt like I didn't deserve that title. Yet, every day I walked to the fifth period I felt lighter and lighter. You both talked about God a lot and after every conversation; I felt closer and closer to him, and man did we talk about books. I felt at home with you two, and I never wanted to leave. When life at home got hard you were the only people I could talk to. I used to be so afraid to cry in public that the day I couldn't stop the tears I ran straight to you both, and I’ve never felt stronger! I love you both so much! I'm saddened that I won't get to see you every day, but I know you're both only a phone call away! I’m so blessed that I met both of you. With every person you meet, I know they’ll walk away so much happier like I did!

               Sincerely,

               Miss Sarah Sunshine

 

This poem is about: 
Me

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