The secret

The secret in education
lies in respecting
the student.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
 
 
 
 
The curriculum is so much necessary raw material, but WARMTH is the vital element for the growing plant and the soul of the CHILD.
-Carl Jung-

Innocence Unveiled

They bounce in through the door backpacks in hand,
slung over shoulders, mouths agape. “Emma!”
“No, Emma’s not here. I’m here.”
Puzzled, they sign, puzzled hits the forehead,
puzzled hits their wide eyed mouths full of wonder-
ment.
They toss Spiderman, Hello Kitty, camoflauge, pink and blue into
the closet, find their seats, ask, “Emma? Orange juice, please.”
I’m not Emma.
They sit with magnets [...]

My Power Stripped

Vile sky
It hangs crookedly
It hands me bay leaves
Telling me to break off the stems
And to let it stew
California sunshine, on the Boardwalk
A pebble in my shoe
Velcro that won’t stick
Hairspray that won’t hold
He unbuckles my belt and looks at my feet
What is her story? Oppressive
Tendencies never worked
False Peace treaties, solemn oaths were never signed
My heart beats [...]