I came across the following poem at the blog, "Teacher as Transformer" and it struck me because every single line had a depth of truth to it and something to think about. I thought about how it must have been the timely fruition of years of experience and observation. And the author, Ivon Prefontaine, has graciously allowed me to republish it here so I can share it with you, my friends.
You know how I tell you that all poetry is better when you read it out loud, even if it doesn't rhyme. Well, I think I'll let you off the hook this time. There is something about this poem that inspires quiet meditation. But I would suggest frequent pausing. Just like when you approach an intersection that has something hindering your view of the oncoming traffic, you will wish to come to a complete stop before rolling forward.
Truth with love, Laura-Lee
Patience–
Conversing fully;
Making the world anew,
Healing through listening–
Welcoming uncomfortableness.
Information prevailing–
Supplanting heart’s courage;
Its wisdom,
Sensing the common–
Common sense.
Awakening, pausing, observing–
Emerging from hibernating;
Welcoming that which is different,
Inviting
Completing unfinished circles.
Piecing together peace–
Filling voids;
Voicing the silenced,
Heralding life–
Each voice rejoicing.
Making ones’ self whole–
Accompanied by others;
Joining hands and hearts,
Belonging to each other–
Fulfilling humanness.
From Ivon's blog post "Welcoming Differences" at "Teacher as Transformer" blog.
