As the autumn turns and school and collage starts another year, I am always reminded of the gap between what we are taught and what we learn?
How do we ever learn the knack,
Of greeting disappointment?
Of picking out, of bouncing back,
The fly out of the ointment?
Success says that we need a plan,
A long life span (a handy man?)
Yet health and wealth need more than stealth,
Post cancer news appointment…
The bloods are in, the boobs are out,
A snap decision, a quick incision,
You cry (although you ought to shout)
The bare front long division…
Why did I learn my ABC,
But not the art of being me?
The thrills and skills of swallowing pills,
When life’s course is collision?
Macmillan Cancer Support is holding its world’s biggest coffee morning this week. I can’t be there but want you to be aware that fundraising is hugely important to Macmillan. Without people doing events, running marathons, climbing mountains, and donating in all the other ways that you can, Macmillan wouldn’t be there to support those affected by cancer. Please support my fundraising on https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/whims-wishes
(with apologies to this class, Halstead CP, 1973)
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