Compassion’s Song

Last week the students in our class had the opportunity to write a song or poem about compassion. Without further adieu, here are two that were written.   Compassion begins with empathy, and it grows with love. The wiser you are the easier it gets. You must be open-minded and lean on the Lord. Lord [...]

A thought on drinking

This essay was written by a TEEM student in recognition of April being Alcohol Awareness month. — “When I took this assignment, I thought, how easy it would be pick a story of my drinking days. I now realize that would be like asking someone to pick a rain drop out of the pouring rain. [...]

Thursday’s Thoughts

What does Valentine’s Day mean to you? Does it mean chocolate, teddy bears, cards, balloons? Does it mean lavish gifts such as diamonds, gold, flowers, or lingerie? Does it mean hooking up with a loved one or moping around when you don’t have one to love? Many believe that Valentine’s is a day to belong [...]

Tomorrrow Starts Today

This poem was written by TEEM student, Jasper Moore. Tomorrrow Starts Today Now I am Blessed Though sometimes stressed Finding myself in a mess Hoping I make it from one day to the next Raised by a single mother Mourning the loss of brothers So many statistics Hoping I won’t become another I must change [...]

Thursday’s Thoughts

These thoughts on Thanksgiving were written by Reva Hammons, TEEM graduate and substitute teacher What the Holidays mean to me? Holidays mean different things to different people. Some people say the holidays mean receiving gifts; some feel it means peace and joy; others just like the fact they can eat all day long. This time [...]

I Never Knew Until Today

This was written by TEEM student, Chris Cunningham, after hearing University of Oklahoma Head Wrestling Coach, Jack Spates, speak. “Yesterday I didn’t know where I was going, today I have a plan. Last week I had no idea who I was, today I have an idea of whom I want to be. I never knew [...]