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The Walking Library


I dream to be a walking library

filled with facts and stories

of our past generations.

To teach fellow humans

not to repeat our past mistakes

but learn and grow from them.

To sow the seed of knowledge

in young and vulnerable minds

preventing the corruption

in  ignorant times.

I seek to be a guide

through the American civil war

and be there to point out

 Columbus landing ashore.

Explore the depths of ancient times

taking a classroom along with me

and that's why my dream

is being an educator of history.

Not only will it change my life

it will change the lives of others.

For when you teach the past to the new generation

you pass along the key to the future.

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Comments (2)

Jorden Harner
<p>Thanks!</p>
KimmyG
<p><br type="_moz">Really cool poem!!! I love the figurative language used.</p>

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