By Peter J.
“Have you ever seen a wig?” the teacher asked her students, struggling to smooth her voice.
“Does it matter?” Beth retorted. Beth was a good kid, she just disliked school.
Ms. Amber sighed. “I suppose I’ll show you.” She inhaled shakily and removed her wig, revealing her chemotherapy-treated scalp. “I don’t know how much longer I’m going to teach. I might go…away.” She gave a tremulous smile, restraining tears.
Silence suffocated the room. Beth felt a lash of guilt.
Eleven years later, Beth beamed at the kids drifting into class, the way Ms. Amber used to smile through her struggle.
This one is powerful. Whatever else they do, teachers teach by example.
Thank you, Tony! Both of my parents are teacgers , so I know firsthand. 🙂
An excellent piece; good insight into how experience becomes motivation. Well done!
Thank you!
A wonderful, wonderful upbeat story. Thanks for sharing this!
Thank you, Bobby!
Very moving piece.
Thank you, John!
Courage on both counts.
Yes, thanks Dave.
Very very good. I felt every word. Loved it.
Thank you!!!
That’s a beautiful story. It touched my heart. Keep writing.
Thanks, and I surely will!