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More Than a Glance

More Than A Glance How is my worth defined, The wealthy facade I designed? The money and clothes, The people I know, Why not for the strength of my mind? Do you know where I reside? Places criminals won't even hide, Wrong side of the tracks Where most turn their backs No safer when you go inside... Do you know how I get by? Doing things that make me wanna cry Will I be okay If you show me the way? Since you believe I can change, I will try... One teacher, one student, one chance Your belief set my soul free to dance! I see knowledge galore The whole world to explore, Because to you, I was worth more than a GLANCE... Submitting to A Strand 1072 Poetry Contest on 02/12/2022

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John Watt

Date: 2/26/2022 4:18:00 PM

Meghan, this poem seems to me as a great companion piece to your poem "Blind Sight" with the common theme of looking beneath the surface to see the real human being underneath. When all we allow ourselves to see are the externals, we miss the gold mines deep within. "Why not for the strength of my mind?" is a particularly powerful statement.How little we know about the home situations and economic, racial, or physical challenges faced by the people around us. The teacher aspect of the poem leads me to believe either you knew a teacher who believed in you and your inner talents, or you are that teacher looking deep into your students' hearts and giving them encouragement. Probably both, I suppose. A Fav for me, I agree with Anitha below... keep inspiring! God bless you ~ John

John Watt
Date: 2/27/2022 3:12:00 PM

Argg, how frustrating when a long message gets erased. Been there, done that, many times. I value your reply all the more, knowing you had to type it in twice. Blessings ~ John

Meghan Hutchings
Date: 2/27/2022 9:53:00 AM

My dear friend, I just wrote a lengthy reply and the system erased the whole thing! Basically, I was inspired by my desire to teach under-privileged and at-risk students, which I did at one particular school for the first 17 years of my career. I won't say it was easy, but it was the most rewarding and beautiful experience of my life, next to having my son. I recently received a message from a student now in his twenties telling me how much I influenced his life. Hearing that is priceless! Anyone can change and inspire someone by simply looking beyond color, race, gender, religion, class, & all other trivial bias. Thank you for reminding us to look into the hearts & minds of others! Enjoy the rest of your weekend! Meghan

Daniel Schack

Date: 12/19/2021 12:58:00 AM

Glad I more than just glanced your poems. Painful and powerful.please see and comment mine if can do.peace.

Meghan Hutchings
Date: 12/20/2021 12:29:00 AM

Thank you, Daniel, for taking the time to 'more than glance' at my poems. I hope you enjoyed them. I'm glad you found power and pain through the messages, if that's what I felt! I will read yours. God Bless! -Meghan

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 11/14/2021 7:57:00 PM

Truly a wonderful dangle of Limericks Meghan, worth more than a glance… Belle

Meghan Hutchings
Date: 12/20/2021 12:27:00 AM

Thank you, Belle! I really appreciate your response! Kind words never cease to warm my heart and motivate me to continue writing! God Bless! -Meghan

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 10/20/2021 10:26:00 AM

This is just awesome and apt for the title you have given Meghan.... Keep inspiring... Hugs... ~ Ani

Meghan Hutchings
Date: 12/20/2021 12:25:00 AM

Thank you so very much! I truly appreciate your kind words! That inspires me to keep writing, as well! God Bless! -Meghan

Rico Leffanta

Date: 11/10/2020 11:17:00 AM

Well done! The thought you put in to this is appreciated! Aloha! Rico

Meghan Hutchings
Date: 6/9/2021 12:30:00 AM

This is a very belated thank you for your kind words! I am only recently truly exploring this site more.

Silent One

Date: 11/10/2020 10:03:00 AM

This is awesome.

Meghan Hutchings
Date: 6/9/2021 12:31:00 AM

Same as above...this is a very belated thank you for your very nice words! Your opinion truly means a lot to me, whether it was written now or a year ago!