Gershon Wolf Poet Couplet

Training Wheels

We crawl before we walk
  Make sounds before we talk
Put training wheels on our first bike
  Warm up a bit before a long hike

Mom reads to you before the teacher do
  You practive writing your name at home, too
Do you really learn how to count at school --
  I counted to a zillion at four; now that was cool

Yet when it comes to lasting love and marriage
  It seems that early preparation is disparaged
And how about some classes on diaper-changing
  So baby' needs are met sans irritation and raging

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Lindsay Laurie March 9, 2021 at 4:00 PM Hello Gershon … we’ve had many discussions on the lack of education on preparing for personal life and partnerships. You’ve written it well here Gershon - Lindsay

Caren Krutsinger March 9, 2021 at 9:53 AM I wish this was true, Gershon. I really do! "Mom reads to you before the teacher do You practive writing your name at home, too" It is so NOT TRUE where I teach. Gershon Wolf March 10, 2021 at 5:32 PM Learning starts at home... When it doesn't, not too much a teacher can do to remedy the situation normally. (There are exceptions of course). Good luck! :) gw

Rico Leffanta March 8, 2021 at 11:10 AM One doubts we shall ever return to the days where a woman bore 23-children so every child learnt to change nappies and tune-out bawling babies! Aloha! Rico Gershon Wolf March 10, 2021 at 5:32 PM I agree, Rico. Most of the women in my neighborhood stop at 13 children. lol.

Panagiota Romios March 8, 2021 at 7:36 AM I read this and laughed so hard. A fav, in my collection! * Pangie* Gershon Wolf March 10, 2021 at 5:33 PM Thanks for the FAVE, Pangie. Always a thrill for me! Sweetness and Light, Gershon