The Day
Powerful words shared by a talented writer.
The day schools begin teaching empathy
humanity will begin to realize our potential.
When compassion is taught alongside math
human beings will stop being counted as numbers.
When kindness is taught alongside science
our best and brightest will work towards
helping mother earth heal
instead of squeezing out every last drop of her blood.
When honesty and morality are taught alongside history and civics
we will begin to learn from our mistakes
and not double down on them each generation.
When love is taught alongside language
we will not use our tongues as psychological weaponry.
When children spend more time outdoors than indoors
and the indoors is no longer built like a prison
they will learn to know and appreciate nature
the way our ancestors did
and they will feel honored and privileged
to gain real knowledge
they will not feel punished
into memorizing things
in which they find little meaning.
View original post 651 more words
I love this poem, especially the resounding lines of the end. When empathy is taught in schools, we will realize our potential. So many children spend more time in school then with their parents these days.
LikeLiked by 1 person
A powerful poem by a talented writer. I enjoy the work.
LikeLiked by 1 person
As did I!
LikeLiked by 1 person
A wonderful post! And we think we have come so far in our advancement as humans. We have a long way to go as you have so eloquently shown!
LikeLiked by 1 person
A wonderful poem by a talented writer. The words hard and true.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, Somehow we seem to think that to teach morals and ethics is infringing on the rights of others to choose to do “wrong”!
Very sad! Thanks you so much for reading many of my other posts as well.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I have enjoyed your work for a long time and you are welcome.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you!
LikeLiked by 1 person