Learning Optimization

Let’s keep on learning* amidst reading glow Kindled by wondrous interest to grow Radiating wisdom along knowledge flow To vanquish ignorance and folly’s blow. Led by guiding light of truth’s Source aright Let’s read God’s Word** for instructions so bright Seeking to absorb divine news’ delight So we can share love and grace with peace-might. Expanding horizons, smiting doubt’s fear Let’s advance, soaring toward changes’ steer Reaching to impossibilities’ cheer For development of functional gear. Triumphant in fulfilling assigned roles Let’s enjoy blessed life with learning goals Blending ideas of different poles Pulling others from vain deceits’ sinkholes. (From Contest Sponsor: *8. She could read anything now, he said, and once you can read anything you can learn everything. It was up to her. “Nobody’s come close to filling their brains,” he said. “We’re all like giraffes not using their necks to reach the higher leaves.” Owens, Delia. Where the Crawdads Sing, Chapter 18: “White Canoe” (p. 131). **2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. January 3, 2023 1st place, "Feel Free" Poetry Writing Contest Sponsored by Sara Kendrick; judged on 1/6/2023.