Elders Poem by Shaun Cronick
Elders
They'll tell you of religion,
To learn a morning prayer.
About the birds and bees,
The secrets that they share.
Of education being important,
For without you are lost.
The history of World War Two,
The wickedness of The Holocaust.
They'll enlighten all on maths,
To do sums in your head.
And all about great literature,
Essential poems to be read.
Oh! I could harp on for ages,
About the things they teach.
But always respect your elders,
And practice what they preach.
A wonderful poem and a great remembrance of our elders. Loved the ultimate stanza. Beautifully crafted and well conveyed. Onto my Poem List.
This poem resonates with me. My maternal grandmother used to make me recite the multiplication table early morning. We always say a prayer everyday and every meal. And yes, she had always instilled in my mind that the greatest treasure in life is education and that no one could ever take it away from me.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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4/28/2024 4:28:01 PM # 1.0.0.1119
Excellent poem Shaun and one which, as a personal tutor, I can certainly relate to. Yesterday I taught circle theorems and Macbeth...it's so rewarding to be able to pass on one's knowledge and hopefully simplify things for students. It's still a great buzz for me! It's definitely a thank goodness for teachers inspired ten for me!