Teaching is a challenging and rewarding profession. These well-crafted poems describe why love is a powerful incentive. Educators enter the occupation to make a positive impact on the students they teach. Nod, laugh, cry, and share the familiar teaching experiences chronicled in this brief, but potent, collection of anecdotal poems. New teachers enjoy the call to embrace a holistic style of schooling. Experienced educators find the poems entertaining, enlightening, and rejuvenating. Every reader is invited to consider the diverse needs of students by embracing a growth mindset. Each poem's rhythmic cadence reveals a candid observation of the modern-day classroom. The author conveys a keen sense of experience through stark imagery and refreshing views. This book is a useful resource for every teacher. The Teaching Mantra and Reflection exercises are gifts.