From a child living in so many different homes,
some have money and some dont.
But from being a child hold true to your dreams ,
even if sometimes this old life is mean .
Know as you grow up one day you will be in the lead,
learn everything you can from books and friends indeed .
Never sit idle when knowledge can set you free ,
to be the person you have always dreamed to be .
Raised in a family with little I can say ,
for you see through my life I have founds many ways.
To learn from those about me from day to day ,
believe me if you pay atention they will show you the way.
The carpenter wortking hard and long hours with his hands,
he is a professional making the homes in which we stand.
The plummer well he is a professional as well ,
just as important as the president we couldnt do without his help.
The teacher I see about me are all of them you see ,
for teachers arent just in school they are near us indeed.
People we talk to and observe every single day ,
if you pay atention they will show you the way .
If you have a question your grandpa and grandma are near ,
dont be bashful and get an answer my dear .
For even the best of schollars in our time ,
asked many questions along the line .
Nowlook at yourself and all you knowledge indeed ,
been taught by the very best if you took the time you see .
The world is our teacher of every trade in life ,
and all the learning you will need is right before your eyes.
The only disability we may have you see ,
is within our own minds we refuse to learn indeed .
Lessons for free so tell me who is to blame ,
when you grow up unable to do anything.
For we are all maters of our trade ,
if you took the time while growing up to see how things are made .
Watch the scholars about you the best lessons are free,
If you want to learn a profession just watch me .
Author notes
Have a splendiferous day and remember if you never ask how will you ever learn dont be afraid to ask and see everything you can it will help you in the long run to be multy talented will save you much money in the long run and also put some in your pocket when you help others
A contest entry
- The Abilities That I Have. by CountryCousin.
1750 points, ended November 20, 2008, 11 entries
Gold trophy winner
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Wonderful poem. You are such a lovely warm and genuine poet.
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Another awesome bit of wisdom in your words Patty. I'm so happy I got to know your poems on this site. I simply couldn't imagine it without you. Good luck in the contest.
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truly we 'are all master of our own trade' and it's also true that all of those we encounter along the way are in one way or another could help us to realize what 'abilities we have' ...this is such an amazing piece and your words are such inspiring!!! God bless always!!!
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A wonderful message to a young one that needs it. Full of hope and a great build up. Letting them know that they can make a better life than what they have now.
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Inspirational words of wisdom that will hold true forever. Thank you for sending out the message, it serves not only as an eyeopener for those who never thought about it before, but also as a strong reminder for those of us who already know and may have forgotten this very important lesson.
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as they say.. Knowledge is power and wisdom should be passed down as you do well. The question is ,so many yong today think they know it all. So do they listen?
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