Something flickered
I caught a glimpse
of swooping grace and wings
a world of wonder
with yellow eyes
staring right at me
The hawk became my teacher
These are my lessons learned
Be a keen observer
Pay attention to each breeze
Soar with courage
Move with ease
Listen loud to every silence,
Measure every sound
Be fierce
Be graceful
Ever grateful
Ever present
Every moment
Ever mindful
Ever sure and ever steady
Ever ready
To live these lessons from a hawk
(Day 14: 1 subject 30 words #titlefromtextpoem)
About katemccarrollmoore
Kate Moore’s passion is literacy, and she serves as a mentor teacher and staff developer throughout the greater Bay Area. Kate served three terms as the City of San Ramon's Poet Laureate (2012-2018); she also teaches poetry writing workshops for children and adults. Kate holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership for Social Justice from California State University, East Bay, an M.A. in Teacher Leadership from St. Mary’s and a B.A. in English Education from SUNY Albany. She and Bob Moore are the proud parents of four beautiful grown daughters, and the smitten grandparents of eight beautiful children who fill them with hope for the future.
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