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They Have Taught Me

Venezuelans have taught me to laugh
   Assyrian refugees how to cry
Russians have taught me diligence
   Hindus to face hard times with a sigh

Koreans have taught me courtesy
   Thais a sense of wonder
Mongolians have taught me love of country 
   Africans that they are NOT down under

Greeks have taught me exuberance
   Turks a sense of humor
Saudis have taught me humility
   Romanians, not to believe mere rumors

My job is to teach them all English, as best I can
   The truth is that they have taught me, how to be a good man!

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Tom Cunningham Date: 10/8/2018 12:18:00 PM When I was at work I met with many from other religions' and cultures even socialising with them and you're right you learn a lot from each other . The one thing I learnt was respecting their beliefs and different ways. Tom. Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 10/8/2018 12:21:00 PM So true, Tom. We have much to teach each other, so much to learn and value. Best wishes, Gershon

M. L. Kiser Date: 10/8/2018 7:56:00 AM A wonderful diverse poem about sharing with one another. It connects us and the more we share and learn; the higher the probability that one day, the world will have peace among all peoples. Beautiful thoughts and sentiment Gershon. Very well done. Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 10/8/2018 11:14:00 AM Thank you for the beautiful comment, M.L. … Am unable to resist mentioning, regarding your cat likeness, that we learn from all creatures,... industriousness from the ant, loyalty from the dog, and cleanliness from the CAT! Meow, Gershon

Line Gauthier Date: 10/7/2018 11:19:00 PM Lovely, Gershon. Wonderful tribute to multiculturalism and diversity. Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 10/8/2018 11:11:00 AM Thank you for the observation, Line. I have been very fortunate to have been a student in two international classes as a young man, and to now teach international students as an old man, for lack of a better term. Best wishes, Gershon

Kim Rodrigues Date: 10/7/2018 9:31:00 PM Love this, Gershon! Teaching each other...and that’s what we do! Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 10/8/2018 11:13:00 AM Exactly, Kim! As the Sage wrote, The wise one is he who learns from all men … written back when women were automatically included in the term, men. Best wishes, Gershon