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April 1- #NaPoWriMo

Today's poem is inspired by The New York Times ad poem "Truth is Hard" campaign beggining May 2017 https://store.nytimes.com/products/truth-kids-poster.

The truth is I am tired
The truth is I try hard every day, but sometimes not my hardest
The truth is I am always worried I'm not doing enough for the kids
The truth is I don't feel like the best role model all the time
The truth is I make mistakes and forgive my kids more easily than I forgive myself
The truth is I am still trying to fully embrace my identity as a writer
The truth is I have been faking it hoping I'm making it this year
The truth is I love my students everyday, even when they drive me crazy
The truth is I know my kids will leave this world a better place than they found it
The truth is I get hope from interactions with teenagers everyday
The truth is I am only one person
The truth is I am me and I am enough


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