words echo art
Today- I watched a bee
as it circled ’bout a rose
examining too close
I inhaled with my nose
Today- I watched a deer
she hid amongst the trees
clever nature seems
camera only caught the leaves
Today- I heard a child
questioning things that flew
inspired eyes so blue
I grasp knowledge anew
(and upside down at times)
Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
MAY THE BEE OF INQUIRY FLY UP YOUR NOSE! OR AT LEAST BE INHALED. TO THE GOOD!
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EXCELLENT TEACHING MOMENTS! (Did the bee hurt?)
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Excellent piece indeed … a fine poem … so happy.
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A wonderful Franklin quote..unfortunately forgotten by those who teach to the test these days…enjoyed your poem much.
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Being inquisitive is a wonderful thing. A lovely piece indeed.
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This is beautiful……..!!
Love the closing lines ❤
Lots of love,
Sanaa
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Lucky you. I get a sense that if you added new stanzas life would continue to charm us minute by minute! I love it.
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Lovely pictures of learning. I like the pictures and the quote too.
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All wonderful teachers. Smiles.
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This is one of my favorites of your work!
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aww thanks – there is so much we can learn from others (and children especially)
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I love nature as teacher–lovely write!
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Reblogged this on perfectlyfadeddelusions.
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The best is ,involve me and I learn. 🙂
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__That, that we learn from each sight and sound, each sense and scare, every sore and scar.
fallen child
a knee scraped and bloodied
this old man
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Beautiful poem, Leslie. Watching bees and deers and children – that sounds so relaxing. The little things and small moments in life are the most touching. Beautiful 🙂
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we learn from every moment…beautifully expressed…
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I love the rhythm in this piece – it feels excited..like a child chattering..excited by everything around..if only we could keep that with us..there is always something more to learn…infectious and uplifting!
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A nice progression – and I like the Franklin quite.
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Er … Franklin QUOTE.
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In life, we are always learning! And so many unique teachers! 🙂
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Perfectly written and enjoyed the humor on it. I am smiling now.
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This is beautiful. Those pictures are really captivating
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