Thank You Mr. D.

Thank You, Mr. Durrant

For thirty years our Mr. D.

Has taught at Huntington Elementary

He’s taught the grades from low to high

And watched as crowds of students went by

He’s bandaged hurts both big and small

And always helped us through it all

He pushes us to do our best

He knows that life is one big test

He’s taught our moms and dads its true

An aunt, an uncle, some cousins too

And through the years he’s shown such heart

In all our lives he’s played a big part

So thank you, Mr. Durrant, for your many years

Thanks for the laughter, for helping banish our fears

For teaching us how to treat others with care

For showing the way with such kindness to spare

You’ve helped make us who we are today

Your lessons and examples in our memory will stay

Know that in our hearts you’ll always be

Our one and only Mr. D.

Written by  - Melinda Durrant – March 2010

Angels

Angels

Angels can come in all sizes and shapes

You won’t often find them with sidekicks and capes

More often they come in unknown to the masses

And quietly work with the lads and the lasses

They spread their wings wide and gather them near

With kindness and courage they help without fear

No heavenly music accompanies their work

Yet, onward they press on - they never will shirk

Encouraging hope and the will to begin

They help our young students get ready to win

We thank you this day for your unselfish care

For stepping right in, for being right there

So please take this token of thanks on this day

And know that our gratitude won’t go away

-Melinda Durrant

  November 2009