(Tomorrow I'm off to Westwood International School in Gaborone to speak to the students there about my writing. That and this week's Search Engine Fiction prompt- Maybe Tomorrow- brought me to this little poem)
Maybe Tomorrow
I’m off to town.
I’ll speak my part
But will they hear?
Or simply cheer
And look away
To later say-
Who was that clown?
I want to make
Them see my way.
That books are good
And writing should
If done just right
Become the light
To help with any ache.
Or
I’ll lend a hand
To show the way
To open dreams
For a certain one
Who maybe tomorrow
Will take my place.
6 comments:
I think the final stanza will be the one. They will be inspired by your passion. There will be one student, maybe more whose outlook will change because of you. I am really excited about this. Can't wait to hear how it goes!
What a wonderful opportunity to be able to influence the minds of our youth. Best wishes!
Well I'm back and it was very nice. I had older kids this year and they got me a bit better than last year with the younger ones. I really love talking to kids. I wish I'd get invited more often.
lovely piece - like a prayer for how to find a positive outlet - glad your day was a good one with the kids - very cool that you get to do that!
It's just a silly little poem really, but thanks for your kind words Kayt.
And, no doubt, that 'certain one" will continue the cycle. Enjoyable, uplifting poem. Thanks, David
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