Of Expressions and Hearing
A favorite time of the nature program,
for children and teachers alike—
sharing at the morning circle
the highlights of the week,
or maybe even lowlights.
We hear about awards,
baseball, wrestling, gymnastics.
We hear about accidents,
falling out of trees, scraped knees.
We hear about vacations and visits.
Play dates among friends.
Pet news of cats, dogs, rabbits,
horses and even one special turkey
that, like a dog, insists on being petted.
But I don’t always hear what’s going on.
My hearing aids aren’t doing the job.
Just one little reason of many little reasons
why this third year of the nature program
will be my last one.
It’s hard to express what I’m feeling—
Restlessness, frustration, sadness,
wariness, relief, peace, excitement.
Yes! Excitement for a new life chapter.
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