A poem written by a pupil with dyslexia is currently going viral for its eye-opening double meaning.
A poem written by a 10-year-old with dyslexia is currently going viral for its eye-opening double meaning.
Jane Broadis took to Twitter recently to share a poem written by one of her pupils after she was “stunned” by it.
The teacher wrote that she would love the young pupil’s work to be “appreciated further afield” and would even like it to be published.
“Today in Y6 we looked at poems that could be read forwards & backwards. I was stunned by this one written by one of my 10-year-olds,” she wrote.
“Please share – I would love her work to be appreciated further afield. I wonder if it could even find a publisher?”
Today in Y6 we looked at poems that could be read forwards & backwards. I was stunned by this one written by one of my 10 year olds. Please share - I would love her work to be appreciated further afield. I wonder if it could even find a publisher? pic.twitter.com/tmEQpiRrhq— Jane Broadis (@Jb5Jane) February 27, 2019
When you initially read the poem, it’s hard to ignore the negative, self-deprecating tone running throughout as the writer talks about her dyslexia.
However, it’s only when you get to the end you realise there is so much more to the poem than you may have initially thought.
The poem is being praised by people who are also dyslexic, while Jane herself is being applauded for being such a great teacher.
I am dyslexic, I learn differently, I find some of the things my brain comes up with hilarious. This young students poem is wonderful. Well done. Dyslexia doesn’t stop you doing anything. You just have to find a way around the obsticle. Side step it.— Jen (@jennywhitwot) February 27, 2019
As a #dyslexic thank you 2 ur student & 2 u for sharing this. Anything that shines a positive light on #dyslexia is always good. I love this! It made me smile & brightened my day/week as I hav been feelin my dyslexic ‘faults’ (my own perceived)& a little down. So thank u— Colmarie #ProEU #NHSLove (@lettiemarie17) February 27, 2019
As the mother of a dyslexic son, this speaks volumes to me. Just beautiful x— Tracy B (@mrsb2205) February 27, 2019
That's brilliant. You sound like a great teacher too. The encouragement and confidence you give her now, she will remember for the rest of her life.— Toby larone (@tobylarone1) February 27, 2019
What great work! Well done. When you are a famous author, you can look back on this day. (and well done Ms Broadis for taking the time to share)— Natasha Haberdasher (@MsNatashaPage) February 27, 2019
