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The Trade-Off

THE TRADE-OFF

Sometimes you put one dream on the shelf
In order to dust off another, and hold it close.
While a wholesome and exhilarating feeling for one
It seems a tragedy for the other, almost.

The trade-off in dreaming is healthy and well
It's part of our journey, time must have balance
Infinite pursuits... I can't chase them all
Without life becoming a pain and a hindrance.

So tomorrow I put one dream up on my shelf
I open another with joy and embrace.
I stay home with my son to watch him grow older,
And see classroom #5 fill a teacher in my place.




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  1. Tracy LarsonMay 30, 2018 at 7:54 PM

    You will be missed. Thank you for all your hard work and love you put into teaching. Enjoy this time with your baby!

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    1. Mikayla JohnsonJune 1, 2018 at 2:21 PM

      Thanks so much Tracy! Give Ryan a hello for me! Hope your family has a fabulous summer.

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