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Teacher's Chair

from Story Songs (2002) by James Hersch

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For Cathy Stead

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They have a brand new pair of shoes
And clothes you wouldn't choose
Sitting there they make you smile
A clue is in their eye
Did they laugh or did they cry
When they said goodbye to mom this morning
It's the first day od school
Teacher's chair, they see you


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A little life, a little chance
A little wiggle in those new school pants
A little laugh, a little hurt
A little breakfast on that brand new shirt
Life is what they're learning
Teacher's chair keeps on turning

They'll discover something new
They'll learn a trick or two
Do as well as they can manage
Some will easily be taught
Some will give up on the spot
Teacher's chair is where they keep on trying
They have dreams inside
Higher than the playground slide

And in the years that come and go
So many things you'll never know
As they race ahead to find their future
Say goodbye, close the book
Take one last lonely look
But someday a moment will surprise you
In some fine young face you'll see
You are there, and you'll always be

So here's to life, here's to chance
All dressed up now in grown up pants
With a laugh and the tears
Discovered after all these years
Life is for learning
Teacher's chair is still returning

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from Story Songs (2002), released June 30, 2003

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James Hersch Minneapolis, Minnesota

I live on this piece of prairie. I'm passionate and dedicated to writing songs in hopes of singing them for people. I don't think I could continue without both ends of that process. Create then hope. It's here I write songs, and here I wait to sing them for others. ... more

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