Florence Mcmillian Poet Narrative

Lesson Learned

My siblings and I were taught to work
Why we whistle or hum a merry tune
What a wonderful lesson it has been
Now that I see all the fruited blooms

I know the lesson has been learned
When I see how much they’ve grown
As we passed it along to our children
Who are passing it along to their own

It’s sort of like a wave in the ocean
We soak up the knowledge of thought
Then we shower a wave to sprinkle back
Drops of knowledge that we’ve caught

Florence McMillian (Flo)

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Carol Sunshine Brown July 26, 2011 at 1:24 PM Hope you are having a wonderful week Flo. I have enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry today. Love, Carol Florence Mcmillian July 26, 2011 at 10:40 PM Hi Carol, I really appreciate all of your sweet comments that you've made on my poetry these last few months. I feel most honored that you have taken the time. I'm still learning to use this poetrysoup website. I've read some of your writings too and they're great! Love, Flo

Kimberly Larocca July 26, 2011 at 10:08 AM What a great lesson to learn. I love the comparison to the wave in the ocean. Thanks for sharing. Florence Mcmillian July 26, 2011 at 10:42 PM Thanks, I appreciate your feedback. I really did learn that wonderful lesson as I was passing it along to my granddaughter's friend......so I just had to share it.