Poem inspired by a song - Teach Your Children
Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. One of my all-time favourite groups. And each of them a talented songwriter/musician/singer in their own right. How many times their music has inspire and calm and propel me.
Yeah, I have gone sappy today. Last Sunday was my kid's birthday, and to have seen her grown into an independent, resolute young lady does warms my heart. Gosh, I am that old already...
image by dsniake1
child
children
rein them not
with a mailed fist
but mould them
with the gentle touches
of a potter's fingers
for they are like clay
absorb
all the love
we can give them
and more.
27.05.07
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posted by dsnake1 at 11:51 PM
14 Comments:
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The mailed fist method was the old fashioned method. It doesn't bring out love but hate and fear.
I think you're a great dad.
nice way of putting it
love that illustration too
cheers
Being a teacher, it struck a chord. Very well said.
Great sketch too!
Liz,
thank you!
just doing my duty. :)
i guess the word here is "trust".
floots,
thank you!
gautami,
i guess you treat your students as if they are your "children", you would like them to be successful in life too. :)
thanks for your comments!
Dsnake, this is one you give her when she has her first child. Beutiful man!!
this shows your love for your daughter.
beautiful!
touching and your grown daughter's B-day was a wonderful inspiration for this poem and beautiful drawing.
She's lucky to have you as her dad.
(Uh, is Liz your daughter?)
P.S. C,S,N,Y is one of the few concert groups I've seen and heard in person... Cool!!
pat,
thanks!i think she reads my blog too. :)
polona,
thank you! just doing my job.:)
hi GEL!
:D
No, Liz is not my daughter! she's an on-line friend and a moderator at a poetry forum i use to frequent.
thanks for your thoughts! when inspiration strikes, words and pen (or pencil) seem to have a life of their own :)
very nice! good advise for me, having to take care of 4 kids now. :)
lucky you, 4 kids! :)
a heart tugging piece. made me smile. beautiful write.
beautifully humble! good stuff
hi rax and nomadicsoul,
thanks for your comments!
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