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  1. Lori
    June 20, 2017 @ 07:02

    Just beautiful! Thank you for sharing, Tim!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      June 23, 2017 @ 04:44

      Thanks for reading!

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  2. Millie
    June 20, 2017 @ 08:45

    Beautiful work. I am amazed with so little time to teach and the quality of the four poems. You must be very proud of these students.
    ” I was…I am” is so full of hope, it made me start to cry. I can’t wait to read more poems.

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    • Tim Flanagan
      June 23, 2017 @ 04:45

      I’m glad the emotion is coming through. After typing more than 70 poems I wasn’t so sure. Thanks for checking them out.

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  3. Melissa
    June 20, 2017 @ 09:56

    Love the poems! I dent want this to be your last post about MRM. I know you said you done want to write about your personal experience there but I feel I might not be alone in wanting to read a post about that. Just an idea…

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    • Tim Flanagan
      June 23, 2017 @ 04:46

      Thanks for the idea! I may get around to writing more, but I think I’m still processing the whole experience right now.

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  4. Rosie
    June 20, 2017 @ 21:11

    Many deep thoughts within the writing of these individuals. Touching for sure.
    I agree with Melissa, don’t make it your last post! Must be so much more to share.
    Be well and enjoy each new day!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      June 23, 2017 @ 04:47

      Thanks. I’ll try to share more, but every day brings more and more experiences to share as well.

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  5. Julie Aquilizan
    June 21, 2017 @ 00:13

    The poems are so beautiful and expressive. I’m impressed with the English and the student’s ability to communicate their thoughts and feelings so well! Thank you for sharing, Tim. I hope you will share more about your experiences at MRM. It is very interesting and insightful!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      June 23, 2017 @ 04:48

      Thanks, Julie. These students are not confident in their English, but they are willing to take risks and work hard to learn.

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  6. Vicky Ann Deledda
    June 21, 2017 @ 07:39

    Wow, Tim! This brings back feeling fortunate that I was able to go into a classroom with you in Vietnam and experience your international teaching style- you might have to take a job teaching at the UN when you get back….
    Will check out the poetry site- I know how important it is to the students. Thank you for being you✏️

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    • Tim Flanagan
      June 23, 2017 @ 04:49

      Yes, I remember I had to ask you to stop talking while I was trying to teach! But then you did take some great pictures. 🙂

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  7. Elaine Temel
    June 28, 2017 @ 15:52

    It is incredible how universal these ideas are…love, family, safety, dreams, peace….

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    • Tim Flanagan
      July 1, 2017 @ 08:16

      Yes, I love seeing how much we all have in common.

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  8. Karen Chapman
    July 2, 2017 @ 21:05

    There’a hope for this world w/the upcoming generation!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      July 11, 2017 @ 09:21

      Very true!

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  9. Brent
    May 21, 2020 @ 11:58

    I wish people could see that these Karan’ are good people .

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    • Tim Flanagan
      May 26, 2020 @ 21:25

      Thanks for the comment, Brent. Yes, they are good people.

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