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Education is everywhere. We need to make the best use it.

Our Education's Who We Are

Our Education's Who We Are
By Franklin Price
8/2/2016


Our education's who we are
And in what we do believe
How we deal with our emotions
How we give and we receive

Education shows the way
From the first breath to the last
Look to learning from the future
While remembering the past

When you're meeting someone new 
Choose carefully your words
Education may not be the same
May think your thoughts are for the birds

When in doubt just listen
Words work when moving either way
There are many lessons to be learned
When we hear what others have to  say

None of us knows everything
Please consider this next thought 
Sometimes we are the teacher
At other times we are the taught

The trick is in determining
Which we are and when
To use our mouths or use our ears
When to stop or to begin

When we no longer listen
Think ours is the only voice
It's time to be a hermit
So others may rejoice
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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August 3, 2016 at 1:56 AM
You did an outstanding job from first to last word. I loved the crisp flow, the wisdom and the clarity in which you wrapped up and delivered such a TRUE and important message. We never know when we may be teaching someone who is observing us, just as others may not be aware we have picked something up from them, pray it be good. I love your poem. A FAV and 7 - great!, impressive writing ... CayCay
Price Avatar
August 3, 2016 at 9:39 AM
Thank youCay Cay for the appreciation and for taking your valuable time to say so much that is very meaningful to me. you're the best
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