A.M. Poem by Cassie Karcher

Chug, chug, chug down goes the coffee.
Write a message. Make it meaningful and fun.
Don't forget to check the flooded emails.
Reminders - stay hydrated, stay focused.
Gulp, gulp, gulp goes my water.
Back to the grind.
Morning work centered on each desk. Check!
Click, click, click goes my keyboard.
Make sure all my ducks are in row.
Do you have enough copies? No…
Swish, swish, swish as I speed walk down the hall.
Hoping that the copier is good to go.
I'm in luck and the panic subsides.
Feeling like a prize. A morning that is smooth.
8: 50 AM signifies it is almost time. Get back to the classroom!
Squeak, squeak, squeak. My scented markers create magic.
This anchor chart is engaging, colorful, and exciting.
I am hopeful they will think so…
Chatter, chatter, chatter - the kids are here.
I'm at the doorway just in time.
Their smiles and laughter bring hope to the day.
Everything matters.