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Whose Child Is This?

This poem seems more poignant to me now, as I think about those teachers and students of Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Bloggers, feel free to snag the heart graphic made by Michelle of The 3am Teacher on Farley’s blog, Oh’ Boy 4th Grade.  You may also snag the poem above.  It is an anonymous poem that I found on the internet and typed up using Kimberly Geswein Fonts and graphics by The Digital Bake Shop and Melonheadz.  Click here for the free download file. 

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  1. Kinderkay

    December 15, 2012 at 8:14 pm

    I love this poem, Erica. Thanks for sharing it… Cindy

  2. The Wise Owl

    December 15, 2012 at 8:19 pm

    Thanks for the share, Erica! What a sweet poem.

  3. Jana

    December 15, 2012 at 8:36 pm

    Love the poem. Thank you for sharing.

  4. Johanna Tackitt

    December 15, 2012 at 9:38 pm

    Thanks you! Love!
    ☏Johanna
    First Grade Fanatic!

  5. Tere Prendiville

    December 15, 2012 at 10:35 pm

    Thank you for sharing. Very sweet poem!

  6. Pauline

    December 16, 2012 at 12:58 am

    The poem may have been written by Jessie Girl Rivera according to poem hunter.
    http://www.poemhunter.com/jessie-girl-rivera/

    It's a lovely poem.

  7. Lisa Parnello

    December 16, 2012 at 1:25 am

    Thanks for the poem! As a teacher, these events hit so close to my heart.

    Lisa
    The Lower Elementary Cottage

  8. Al@PolkaDotsandPaisley

    December 16, 2012 at 2:54 am

    Thank you for this poem. I have shared it on my blog.

  9. Pam

    December 16, 2012 at 6:48 pm

    That's a very sweet poem. You mentioned that we could get a copy of the poem? Where is it at? I'd love to get a copy! Thanks.

  10. Bettina cantet

    December 19, 2012 at 10:33 pm

    This is a terrible tragedy that you have to live. We are wholeheartedly with grieving families. We support you in this event. A primary teacher from France.
    Bettina

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