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Geometry, and the chalk lines of Life
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Geometry, and the chalk lines of Life |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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When I was very young I tried to draw outside the chalk lines, but you always stood firm and made me stay between the lines, always trying to prove its an undeniable truth, a given, that mother knows best. Hiding in the olive trees, I took my quill and scribbled outside all those prescribed lines, and found out that I existed outside the box. Now I am a mom, and I am attempting to teach the laws of Geometry. My daughter understands the circle of life, but knows she is free to go in many directions. *** This was inspired by my frustrating attempt to teach Geometry, and triggered by the works of two passionate poets: our favorite squirrel, and christian. Mikey and Chris, thanks! /pip/Forum76/HTML/001813.html thanks, squirrel (and I think christian's link is included within Mikey's) [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (01-19-2003 10:23 AM).] |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
quite a responsability passing those chalk lines on....much enjoyed  |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Hiding in the olive trees, I took my quill and scribbled outside all those prescribed lines, and found out that I existed outside the box. Good thing or no doubt you would've made quite a mess smashing out!!! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks, ecrivan, it's never easy, but always rewarding. Duncan, are saying I could have been olive oil? LOL. Thanks for the visit. |
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zenny Member
since 2002-11-24
Posts 371Belgium |
Very nicely written  i enjoyed reading it *** My daughter understands the circle of life, but knows she is free to go in many directions. *** And this is how it should be As parents you can give your children guidelines and help with their life, but they'll have to make their own choices, and walk their own directions Hugs,Kelly The greatest thing u'll ever learn |
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winston Member
since 2002-12-19
Posts 204NW of Eden |
I've just read a poem by another poet about the nature of a "genius." This poems about something similar but written in a different vein. It's great if your daughter can surpass the man-made horizons, constraints, or conventions. Thanks. It's amazing I won. I was running against peace, prosperity, & incumbency. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
zenny, thanks! it is true, each must choose winston, thanks, and thank you for that Bush burning quote at the bottom  |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Excellent! ThisDiamond |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
Very very bright-touched poetry, MS! I think our most-remembered lessons are those not taught in linear logical fashion; but, rather they intuited from seeing the 'whole': the lines outside of the box and the ambiance of how they relate internally and externally. Jeff |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Kacy, A very wise and gifted mom you are. I too, was impressed with the poetry you referenced. Lots to think about. Enjoyed your unique take on this. Hugs, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Midnite---The joy of moving outside the line is a growing thing. Unfortunately, too often children are given negative feedback for doing it. I commend you and really enjoyed your poem. |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Kacy, the part that really stood out to me in your poem were these words.... . . "My daughter understands the circle of life but knows she is free to go in many directions." . . .I really admire you for giving her that freedom to explore the "many directions" of life. I don't know how old she is, but if you will continue to teach her this, there's no limit to what she may accomplish in life. I was always held back by my Dad, especially. Even though he made me know that I had the abilities to accomplish anything I wanted to, he always had such tight reins on me that I couldn't really go out into the world and do this....even after I left home. He has always had some kind of hold on me, because of the strict discipline he always had. Well, I didn't mean to get so long-winded, but this really rouched something in me.... "Love makes the world go around" ~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~ [This message has been edited by garysgirl (01-19-2003 12:57 PM).] |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Kacy! A wonderful write! Your daughter is a very lucky girl.. and you are one heck of a mom! ~Hugs & Smiles, Nancy~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Pat, Martie, Ethel, Nancy, Jeff, Diamond...thanks to each of you, for your encouraging and thoughtful replies. For those who may not know, my daughter is 15, and has been homeschooled for four years now, and remains in the top 1-10% in mandatory national testing in almost every category. Yep, I am proud of her, and will continue to encourage her to spread her natural wings. Hehe, OK, I'll put my brag book away now. [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (01-19-2003 01:32 PM).] |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
good mom, youre a blend, unlike me, i m a real pushover, let them out of the lines, too much, made the father the heavy, and to do the rule thing with them instead......... but they love mommie, so thats what its all about |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(sigh) Oh Kacy, this is wonderful, your daughter is so lucky to have such a loving mom...you! (kiss on cheek) I am not very fond of geometry myself though I still am intrigued by the observations its fathers made and I prefer to stay outside the circle and into the realm of superfluent thought, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kacy, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
how I missed this when it came up, I dunno...but I'm glad I went back...good write! |
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