College paper due
Burning midnight’s precious oil—
Overwhelmed with zzz’s
Family heirlooms
Home resembles museum—
Endless dusting chores
Understanding life
Proverbs of Renaissance man—
Absorbing his light
Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.
The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.
William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) was an Irish writer. He was well-known for his poetry.
Commonplaces never become tiresome. It is we who become tired when we cease to be curious and appreciative.
The view of life I communicate in my pictures excludes the sordid and ugly. I paint life as I would like it to be.
Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) was an American artist and illustrator. His works were published in magazines, advertisements, covers, calendars, and so much more. He accurately displayed the essence of American life.
The whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of young minds.
Nine tenths of education is encouragement.
Anatole France (1844-1924) was a renowned French poet, journalist, and novelist. In 1921, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature for his lifetime of achievements.
Be less curious about people and more curious about ideas.
Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves.
Marie Curie (1867-1934) was Polish-born and later became a naturalized French citizen. As a physicist and chemist, her pioneering research in the field of radioactivity led to the discovery of the element of radium.
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Watching a curious child
Witnessing sparkles of joy
Blessing us with innocence
Seeing how life will deploy
Finding daily adventure
Lighting up another room
Reaching out with innocence
Moving with a speedy vroom
Revealing wonders of life
Surviving each bump and bruise
Shining through with innocence
Napping now, let’s take a snooze
Playing through daily lessons
Sharing love with extra zest
Teaching us with innocence
Enjoying life with each quest
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Originally published April, 2020.
Winter’s quiet night
Appreciate each moment—
Stillness embraces
Calendar says “Spring”
Warm under snowy blanket—
Not ready quite yet
Wildflowers fill dreams
Winter’s snow melting away—
Spring’s colors peek out
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Watching a curious child
Witnessing sparkles of joy
Blessing us with innocence
Seeing how life will deploy
Finding daily adventure
Lighting up another room
Reaching out with innocence
Moving with a speedy vroom
Revealing wonders of life
Surviving each bump and bruise
Shining through with innocence
Napping now, let’s take a snooze
Playing through daily lessons
Sharing love with extra zest
Teaching us with innocence
Enjoying life with each quest
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com
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