Original Thoughts

All the world’s a stage,
And all the men and women merely players;
They have their exits and their entrances,
William Shakespeare

  Mr.. Homer was a passionate teacher who made us feel as if you were valued and could accomplish anything if you set your mind to it.  We learned more then I would have cared to learn about World History and Economics. He really made learning interesting. I was a sentimental child. I struggled with controlling my emotions. I didn't relate well to other children. Learning was difficult for me. Mr. Homer taught me that I was more then my disabilities. He encouraged me to make a difference in my community.  His belief in my abilities gave me confidence.  I am a better person for being a student of Mr. Homer. 
 One day we were sitting in Mr. Homer's Texas History class. He was discussing the social dynamics between the government and the native American's. I could not understand how our government used militias  to forcibly remove these people  Mr. Homer asked me to read a section of the historical event. As I began to read, I started to cry.  I could visualize their struggle. In my mind's eye I could see those women and children struggling through the winter without food.  I was a very dramatic child. I didn’t want to be. I was naturally shy and I would try to disappear in background. I felt awkward. I hated drawing attention to myself and yet I did all of the time. My emotions would run away from me and I would become visible due to the emotions.

So, one day I am day dreaming in Mr. Homer's class. I think of the concept of being watched and I felt like I was acting on stage. I remember thinking this is deep. I really have written something special. Then Mr. Homer tells me that Shakespeare had written lines about this same concept. I read his words.

I mean talk about saying it better then a junior in high school. I could never close to this lyrical greatness. When I read my thoughts out loud.  Mr. Homer shared that you may have the same idea as another writer but you have your own perspective. Everyone is unique.