: About Me

My name is Sylvie Leochko. I am the mother of two wonderful children and I am happily married to my husband Kevin. I have also been teaching for more than 18 years from grade levels ranging from Nursery School to Grade 9. Our family life has been affected by Autism and Alzheimer's disease which is why I like to share tips about them with others. I love marine life and natural phenomenons. I love to share my acquired knowledge with others.

My passion is ...

writing

I know too much about ...

Education

My parents always told me ...

to always do my best

My childhood ambition ...

It was to become a doctor.

My favorite memory ...

Going to the beach while on vacation with my family

Why I write ...

because it sets me free

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

I read Chicken Soup for the Soul books, I watch CSI and I listen to instrumental music created with the sounds of nature

My first job ...

babysitter

My best moment ...

when I got my first teaching position

My inspiration ...

to be the best mother possible for my children

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Looking in the mirror

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On a late night, I felt exhausted I turned on the light and decided There I stood, staring into the mirror That is when in shock I saw with horror That not only did time pass me by I realized that my youth said goodbye My eyes were now crowned by crow's feet Rosacea made my cheeks as red as beets My dark hair turned silver over the years I now feel old and close to tears The energy of my smile was now gone A tired look showed my wish to be done Once I felt ready to go at all times I can't move as graciously as a mime My youth slipped away as a thief Nothing left for me besides grief Now my...

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