KJ Eastwick
Slightly crazy writer and passionate educator for those who struggle
Welcome
Welcome to my website. This is an eclectic collection of my interests; poetry on any topic, writing of novellas and soon to be a whole lot of information on teaching with a focus on those students that struggle (regardless of the reasons why).
I hope you enjoy your exploration.
Netflix binge
The day starts sunny But soon degrades Blue turn white to grey Wind picks up Moods descend Windows close Doors shut Trying to stay warm Distraction does not work Netflix calls
Ekka Winds
We have a show called the Ekka It’s in early August each year The show is fantastic Full of life and laughter Showbags, fashion parades, Wood chops, tent pegging Over priced goldfish to win Chickens with plumage on display Beef cattle and dairy parades…
Trust the Math
Trust the math Trust the process 2 + 2 = 4 Trust the math Trust the process It’s a lack of trust That cause people to fail. Trust the math Trust the process 2+2=4 It always does It always will Yet people do not…
Parent teacher interviews
The cold seeps in It starts with my toes Sockettes and leather pumps Not sufficient foot clothes The legs are next to go Clad in blue jeans I need a walk to warm up But there are parents to be seen If I cannot…
broken
There is a chain that is unbroken That we struggle, all of us, to break The links are thick and solid Our only tool – the word They tell us that the word Is mightier than the sword And I guess if we chip…
Never forgotten
“Gone but not forgotten” Such an annoying phrase Anyone who has ever lost Goes through it again and again. Of course you are not forgotten Remembered every day Unsuspecting memories cause Such a lot of pain. You go to make a phone call And…
Life never froze
I find treasures buried deep In old boxes – once neat Laughter, joy and lots of tears As the end stage of life nears Why do we collect memories On objects that last centuries Someone one day must dispose Of belongings – of a…
Hidden pain
I had a student the other day One look and I knew his pain It was hidden in what he did not say He did not greet me normally Yet laugh loud with his friends A loud obnoxious tra-de-lee He entered class with excess…
Monotony
Days come Days go Days stay the same Work Study Repeat Work Study Repeat Perhaps I should have considered The implications of my latest grand plan Sure I can study each evening 2 hours no probs peeps. ummm…… Turns out I can do Just…
Scatty vs ADHD
My brain flits there My brain flits here My brain travels to another thought I’ll start one thing And before I know it I’ve moved on to do another. I cannot seem to focus The world is much to bright A movie to watch…
Autism Related Information
Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) is a life long condition that is characterized by social communication deficits and repetitive behaviors. As one of my students put it – “My brain is wired differently.” Autism is a spectrum which means that a person with Autism can…
Novellas
I write lots of Novellas – it seems to be a length that suits me. My problem is I don’t like editing them, although I am attempting to get better at it. Self publishing on my site is a way to encourage that.
Trust the Math
Trust the math Trust the process 2 + 2 = 4 Trust the math Trust the process It’s a lack of trust That cause people to fail. Trust the math Trust the process 2+2=4 It always does It always will Yet people do not…
Parent teacher interviews
The cold seeps in It starts with my toes Sockettes and leather pumps Not sufficient foot clothes The legs are next to go Clad in blue jeans I need a walk to warm up But there are parents to be seen If I cannot…
broken
There is a chain that is unbroken That we struggle, all of us, to break The links are thick and solid Our only tool – the word They tell us that the word Is mightier than the sword And I guess if we chip…
