A TEACHERble Moment

A TEACHERble Moment on Being Broken

Have you ever broken a bone?

Two hundred and seventy bones 
Turn into two hundred and six. 
And only one of them has been broken,

The distal phalanx.


I never knew you existed 

Until the hospital visit.

Emergency room 

Far from roomy.

Crowded cold.

Adrenaline consuming.

X-Rays were shown

And results were told.

Doctor confirmed the broken bone.

It was my fingertip.

As I tried to get a grip

I really tried to get a grip.

Instead I got a finger splint

And was sent on my way.


I broke a bone this day. 

The distal phalanx.

My fingertip.


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Miss Gray

My name is Erykah Gray, but most people know me as Miss Gray. I hail from the charming town of Centreville in Southern Mississippi. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in English from The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg and a Master of Arts in Literature from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. Today, I’m a proud doctoral student at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, because I believe that learning is a lifelong journey—and I’m passionate about being on that path. Teaching isn’t just what I do; it’s who I am. I love speaking, writing, and inspiring others to find their voice. Every day in my classroom, I strive to make learning exciting and meaningful while helping my students grow into confident, inspired thinkers ready to take on the world. Here, I plan to do the same.

3 responses to “A TEACHERble Moment on Being Broken”

  1. Cadeegirl Gee Avatar
    Cadeegirl Gee

    I learn something new daily.

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    1. Miss Gray Avatar
      Miss Gray

      What a beautiful thing it is to learn new things! I too had never heard of this particular bone until I broke it of course. Such a painful, fragile experience.

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    Cadeegirl Gee

    I agree!

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