Little Mr Hansford’s Car Comments

I know I could never teach because of a lack of patience, but this reverie makes me wish that I had found a way. Also thinking of these reminiscences, I just know for every one of these special children and each special moment, there are hundreds that you have not heard about... You are very rich indeed... Mike

Nice piece Paul, when you teach you remain in your pupils minds forever, Tom

This poem conveys the true value of an influential education - yes, it's a 'contract' - 'They would move up and I move on' BUT 'memories, like hope, can linger on'. To me, this wistful, multi-layered poem is full of memories. Children may 'move up', but they never forget that special teacher that showed them the pathway to success. I didn't! S ;)