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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

Date: 7/26/2011 1:24:00 PM

Hope you are having a wonderful week Flo. I have enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry today. Love, Carol

Florence Mcmillian
Date: 7/26/2011 10:40:00 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

Date: 7/26/2011 10:08:00 AM

What a great lesson to learn. I love the comparison to the wave in the ocean. Thanks for sharing.

Florence Mcmillian
Date: 7/26/2011 10:42:00 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.