Today

Today I will listen.

Today I will learn.

Today I will take measure.

Today my wheels will turn.

 

Today I can only guess.

The effort and the fear.

Today I’ll weigh their words.

Their truths upon my ear.

 

But today won’t last long.

It’s only one in a week.

Today their voices come.

I’ve asked them all to speak.

 

So, today I will listen.

From each a thing to know.

Today I’ll take it in.

And from their truths, I’ll grow.

 

Today. Today, the kids will share their beginnings, those first mutterings of meaning, and I get a front row seat, and I will be on its edge, leaning into each. Can’t wait. Can. Not. Wait.

And in the tomorrows to come, I will be buoyed and brightened by the little suns that rise in my day, as they further find their voices, as they further find their way. Damn I love this job.

Today’s Trail

Along today’s trail we will…

…begin with Smiles and Frowns.

…share our beginnings.

…end with a Sappy Sy Rhyme.

Happy Friday, all. Have a great weekend. Thanks for letting me practice my sappy rhymes on you today.

Do. Reflect. Do Better.