All the Things I Wished I Said

Bushy-tailed, the speaker begins her teaching journey, ready to learn from those before her. However, the toll of experiences, inside and outside the school, molds the speaker. She grapples with her conflicting heart and mind, silently battling mental health within the confines of academia. Perceiving her shortcomings as a failure to be the students' ideal role model, the speaker warns her colleagues to steel themselves for unpredictable pitfalls. The poetry collection invites readers to peer into the soul of an educator, performing an aria of recognizable dilemmas and distinct classroom responsibilities. Each poem is a whispered sentiment, echoing the weight of farewells unsaid and weaving a tale of departure from a cherished vocation that is as poignant as it is inevitable. "All the Things I Wished I Said..." is a testament to appreciating resilient educators who march on and forgiving educators who pioneer other pastures.