SimplyZippy

Here's to a teacher. A mentor. A guide. An individual who served as a source of light for a child lost in more than many ways. This person, by all the patience, understanding and compassion available to one whose aim is to educate and sustain the artistic and perceptive growth of their pupils was more a blessing to me, personally, than most other influences present in early adolescence. I am exactly what I have become at this point, all amiable, detestable and otherwise impartial characteristics alike, due to the guidance of that one person. Without their empathy, I would have long ago remained more alone than I ever will be again. Wit