Wednesday, November 12, 2014

I Give You All Honor


I Give You All Honor
(Pantoum)

I give you all honor today
This day is set aside for you
Thanks we give in a special way
You served your country this is true

This day is aside for you
For stepping up to serve us all
You served your country this is true
Standing strong to answer the call

For stepping up to serve us all
Whatever the branch you served well
Standing strong to answer the call
You all have a story to tell

Whatever the branch you served well
Thanks we give in a special way
You all have a story to tell
I give you all honor today

©2014 Mary Harring-Duhart



Friday, October 24, 2014

The "Territorial" Spirit

 

Territorial
(Triolet)
Now tell me is this really just your space
So can you please help me to understand
That territorial need your own place
Now tell me is this really just your space
Are we not all partakers of this race
Believe me friend this is not your land
Now tell me is this really just your space
So can you please help me to understand

©Mary Ann Duhart

     While watching watching a group of students line up, the principle was approached by another teacher and she stated, "you know some people are so territorial", as she was trying to explain to the new principle how she felt the children should be lined up. I thought to myself "oh please, are we really that bad"?  
     When you walk into your workroom do you feel that you own the place? If so how much did you pay for it? I thought we were a team. Is there an "i" in team? Aren't we suppose to be there for one common goal? 
     My ears are opened so please help me to understand!!