Glorious Feathers: A Tribute To A Teacher
I read about the Maharishi, and American Indian Tribes
I read of the "resistance", the French so well disguised
I read the words of the Dalai Lama, and all that they implied
And all these things collided, somewhere inside, of you
A pillar of community, and selfless, enduring pride
I feel so blessed to have had you as my teacher
I am still blessed to be able to recall your words
"To read, is to write, to have written."
Such creative passion, that you stirred in each of us
Each day in front of the classroom, without fail
You had us read and then explain each fairy tale
Saying, "Just seven pages each day", and we agreed
Not knowing that so many books could be learned that way
And although you tricked us, into learning to love to read
It's all because of you, that I've approached my life this way
To take each thing slowly, to really let things in
Like the Glorious Feathers of "Longfellow"
Slowly wafting downward
You taught us to ride the wind.....
Tony Taylor (Chicago)
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Your verses have depth hidden ,I am falling for it...
Cheers
Miss Singh, I am so happy to have your feedback.............very much appreciated.....tony
Dearest Tony I love this so much! I had two brothers I was reunited with and they had a teacher that was so wonderfully influential in both their lives. You brought this love for how this teacher transformed your love of literature and understanding literary works and becoming an excellent wrter inspired and gifted yourself. I celebrate all you are and your integrity of heart and honoring a beloved teacher in such a perfect expression of gratitude. How much like you and your form and creative flow. I especially loved the ending
Like the glorious feathers of "Longfellow"
Slowly wafting down
You taught us to ride the wind......
that is what you are doing dearest Tony ride on the wings of the Spirit in creative energies with light and love. You are so gifted and encourage so many. I appreciate your gifts in writing that you share with all of us my dear friend. Blessings upon blessings to you from your Kate xxxooo. Kudos
WOW KATE!!!....how do you keep finding these writes that no one commented on.........you're an angel, I had forgotten ALL about this..........thank you for reminding me Kate.........your friend and admirer ...T xx