Some days, like today, I feel exhausted.
Some days, like today, I think that I just can’t do this all over again tomorrow.
And the next day.
And the day after that.
Some days, like today, all I want to do is watch Netflix for hours at a time.
Some days, like today, I am grateful because I get another chance to get it right…tomorrow.
Some days, like tomorrow, may just show me that I made the right decision all those years ago.
Some days, like tomorrow, may reaffirm my commitment to teaching.
Some days, like tomorrow, I may just get one more thing right than the day before.
And, because of that one thing that I may get right tomorrow, I’ll keep coming back.
Cross posted to the Two Writing Teachers March Slice of Life Story Challenge.
Elisa Waingort 
What a lovely ending. I like the way the feelings change in your slice and ends so positively. The structure helps you vent but provides a goal to achieve.
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Thank you, Juliette. I hadn’t planned it that way and that’s one of the things I love about writing: sometimes it takes me places I wasn’t expecting.
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I love the structure of this post. The beginning reflecting on the hardships of the day, then moving into the hope for tomorrow.
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Thank you, Jill. Looking for the positives in the middle of the storm helps me maintain hope.
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Oh, yes…you have captured teaching…the thoughts that have crossed my mind over the last 35 years! This is so simple in its repetition yet so profound in its truth. Thank you!
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Thank you! I figured teachers would get it!
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I am right there with you! I am always grateful for a new day even when I am not sure how I am going to make it through. Hang in there!
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Yes. I sometimes wonder if we’re like that because we are teachers. There are so many unknowns every day even when you think you know it all. And, who ever does?
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I love the repeating lines in your poem along with the transition from today to tomorrow. 🙂
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Thank you, Debbie!
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Oh my goodness! That was amazing! There are days (like today!) that I can’t fathom going back tomorrow. When I read, “Some days, like today, I am grateful because I get another chance to get it right…tomorrow.” I had to stop and repeat it so many times, it is just that great! This really resonated with me! Keep up the amazing writing!
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I’m so glad this resonated with you. Going back the next day for another chance to get it right is what I love about teaching. And I make sure my students understand this too.
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Love this and feel this Elisa.
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Thank you, Liz!
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“And, because of that one thing that I may get right tomorrow, I’ll keep coming back.” What a powerful way to end your slice! And a powerful encouragement to anyone who might read it. I copied it and put it on my computer desktop. Thanks for the inspiration.
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Aww! Thank you for your kind words. I’m glad my words spoke to you.
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“Some days…” the repetition in here catches so much about my feelings during this pandemic when one day too often seems to run into the next. Your addition of the “like tomorrow” lines reminds me that nothing lasts forever & tomorrow holds all sorts of possibilities – thanks for reminding me!
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Thank you for your comment, Amanda. This is so important to keep in mind on the hard days.
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