Adapting to the changes of the year, month, day, hour, O!
You hold on tight to prevent flying off on a tangent.
But in time, life is so full you forget to regret
And instead smile at the sweetness of
Your being in the world.
You, too, change by the moment—
As your mind moves so does the pen in your hand,
The shape of your silence, the pace of your breathing—
And I know you have a new idea, revelation, discovery, O!
Greatness of spirit accompanies your progress in the world.
Copyright © 2013 S.L.Chast
What a terrific poem to send to a student who misses you!Love your closing line!
ReplyDeleteyes, we should all leave behing our regrets and move ahead,,,,,inspirational
ReplyDeleteI can see this being taped to a study wall somewhere...
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. I especially like the lines "As your mind moves, so does the pen in your hand." It must be a wonderful feeling, Susan, knowing you are missed by a student......and that you made a strong impact on someone's life!
ReplyDeleteAh delightful -! Thank you for sharing a poem that was surely greeted with great joy :)
ReplyDeleteHow lovely Susan ~ I specially like, You too change by the moment, part ~ There is comfort and reassurance to the student who will someday make a difference in the world ~
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday ~
smiles...your heart for your student shines through...
ReplyDeleteso much changes so fast in leaving school to face the world...
we need that kind of encouragement...
So truthful. We do change by the moment. I also like the closing line.
ReplyDeleteIt must be very rewarding for a teacher to have an appreciative student.
ReplyDeleteAs your mind moves so does the pen in your hand
ReplyDeleteThat's what we all hope for, anyway! LOL
I loved this. Your student must have loved it even more. There are three teachers who made such an impact on my life...I did get the opportunity to thank them as an adult. Teachers are remarkable. End of. :)
ReplyDeleteencouraged. sure your student will appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteI wish I had teachers like you
ReplyDelete...your last two lines are my wisdom for today... what a great start to read such a positive vibe Susan... though i didn't get quite a good graduation in college...i still cherish those moments & try not to remember the things that made me sad & gave me dissappointment... smiles... thanks for the poem...
ReplyDelete...your last two lines are my wisdom for today... what a great start to read such a positive vibe Susan... though i didn't get quite a good graduation in college...i still cherish those moments & try not to remember the things that made me sad & gave me dissappointment... smiles... thanks for the poem...
ReplyDeleteThe shape of your silence -- intriguing! Keep moving that pen, Susan!
ReplyDeleteNice shape poem! Keep it up :)
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