Greg Gaul Poet Sonnet

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Holding Hidden Worlds Close

Holding unaware worlds close to discover
as a child finds a newfound secret land.
Take the noble path to touch the other
go through cosmic cracks to let life expand.

Minds swirl and spin in and out of control.
See where bigotry and injustice lives
peer deeply within seeking one's own soul.
Show children how a loving person gives.

Once one has seen the breadth of hidden pain
if we do anything we must teach the youth.
With the next tiny blip they won't complain
about all the varied views on world truth.

Through the history of logic and thought
remember youth must be carefully taught.




Notes:
Reference: "worlds are hidden of which we are unaware",
Albert Einstein quote
Reference: The Noble Eightfold Path, Buddhist practice
Reference: South Pacific song, You've Got to Be Carefully Taught",
Rodgers and Hammerstein

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Linda Alice Fowler September 21, 2022 at 6:32 AM Beautifully conveyed sentiment Greg. Congratulations on your win! Linda Greg Gaul September 21, 2022 at 10:50 AM Thanks so much for your visit and supportive comments.

Terry Flood September 21, 2022 at 1:57 AM School as it was meant to be, Greg… from the days before we were told we couldn’t be a ‘he’ or a ‘she’ anymore. I’m just gonna quickly congratulate you on your win before I nip out and topple a statue. ;-) Greg Gaul September 21, 2022 at 10:52 AM Clever commentary, us liberals deserve a moment of humor every so often. Thank you.

Christuraj Alex September 20, 2022 at 7:31 PM Youth must be carefully taught. Handling with care. A great advice to the teachers as well. Congratulations! Greg Gaul September 21, 2022 at 10:53 AM Wonderful insights, thanks for your critique.

Brian Sambourne September 20, 2022 at 7:09 PM Well expressed Greg. School, learning, acceptance of others are challenges for young minds, but enlightenment is there in shared knowledge. A lofty aim "to show how a loving person gives." Congratulations! Brian Greg Gaul September 21, 2022 at 10:54 AM Brian, your thoughtful insights are most appreciated.