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A Diploma and Backpack Full of Hope

The universe lay at his feet Sun brilliant o'erhead The ocean stretches forever Wheat fields before him spread Armed with a diploma and a backpack full of hope Will his stride be bold ~ his handiwork produce gold

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/7/2021 4:52:00 AM

I love this!

P.S. Awtry

Date: 12/6/2021 10:12:00 PM

Gotta envy the young and those fresh diplomas and backpacks! This could be a song :)

Anselmo Boles

Date: 12/6/2021 7:37:00 PM

LOL! Sorry, I didn't mean to sound too dramatic Gershon. I think I need a new backpack...ab

Anselmo Boles

Date: 12/6/2021 7:29:00 PM

You ask a real important question Gershon! I say, "Those who do not restrain themselves from the limitations of what organic matter bequeaths, get rewarded with priceless spiritual gold"

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/7/2021 6:06:00 PM

What you say sure is a mouthful, Anselmo. Are you sure you didn't write it?! lol. Thanks, gw

Anil Deo

Date: 12/6/2021 6:26:00 PM

Yes, hope is helpful, essential for humans. Sadly, teachers and learners are both less patient with holistic education. Blessings. anil

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/7/2021 6:05:00 PM

Hope and help win the arms race, in my book! Thanks, Anil.

Valsa George

Date: 12/6/2021 6:10:00 PM

Love the expression a 'back pack full of hope' . Hope his hopes will fruition!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/6/2021 6:25:00 PM

Here's my thought: If his hopes do not come to fruition, he will have sure wasted a lot of tuition!

Bill Baker

Date: 12/6/2021 5:29:00 PM

You painted a good picture for us Gershon. I hope he enjoys the adventure of life. Write On! Bill

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/6/2021 6:26:00 PM

Me too. I hope he stretches his mind and doesn't get stuck in the muck and the mire of bureaucracy!