when instinct flows free~~~
There are many fine educators, however, not all...Remember the carefree days before a child's natural creative expression was curtailed by well-meaning authority figures...
Picture: mahriclairebeere
Metre: 5
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before marauders
covered the landscape
with sepia tones
all shone brilliantly...
canvases emerged
with paintings superb
hidden books enjoyed
that critics abhorred
movement flowed freely
dancing on the kerb
quirky outfits donned
clearly much adored
then all simply ceased...
contaminated
by sundry experts
as if by stern nod
of heartless preacher
joyful interludes
now lost to fresh hurts...
when instinct flowed free
'twas the best teacher
allowing heart's play
an innocent child's feast
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leafsailor
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fine ,work ,your observation is so true in my experance look up Maryetta Johnsons organic education in Fairhope Alabama you will find it most interesting
Susan Jarvis
A lost era captured wistfully and beautifully in this sagacious and sad piece. :)
A lost era captured wistfully and beautifully in this sagacious and sad piece. :)
nimal dunuhinga
True observation............yes the innocence destroying is really a sin! A great poem!
True observation............yes the innocence destroying is really a sin! A great poem!
MoonLi
Nicely depicted... Deep and thought provoking..Thank you Robyn for sharing
Nicely depicted... Deep and thought provoking..Thank you Robyn for sharing
Jenny Gordon
The disturbing curiosity is that those days in a very real sense led to these, hence have something lurking in their seeming charm to corrupt their endurance and loveliness. Or mayhap it was overthrown by a stronger, cruel hand? Beautiful arrangement in couplets, one-liners and tercet. Thought-provoking tribute to now and then. Awesome imagery.
The disturbing curiosity is that those days in a very real sense led to these, hence have something lurking in their seeming charm to corrupt their endurance and loveliness. Or mayhap it was overthrown by a stronger, cruel hand? Beautiful arrangement in couplets, one-liners and tercet. Thought-provoking tribute to now and then. Awesome imagery.
Al Thomas
Very well stated Robyn. I remember better days in the 40s and 50s.
Very well stated Robyn. I remember better days in the 40s and 50s.
Ken e Hall
Born in poverty in dens of iniquity instinct was my best teacher as a child of the wrongs of life...great poem brought memories flooding back...regards
Born in poverty in dens of iniquity instinct was my best teacher as a child of the wrongs of life...great poem brought memories flooding back...regards
Bob Blackwell
I find it is a shame when innocence is destroyed in the young. After all we should always keep the child in ourselves....the one that enjoys life's beauty without question....the fun the play...the happiness .... our reason to be here. Wise words Robyn you are a fine poet and a caring lady.
I find it is a shame when innocence is destroyed in the young. After all we should always keep the child in ourselves....the one that enjoys life's beauty without question....the fun the play...the happiness .... our reason to be here. Wise words Robyn you are a fine poet and a caring lady.
Munia Khan
I love the form and the depth of this creative work Robyn.Much enjoyed my friend.
I love the form and the depth of this creative work Robyn.Much enjoyed my friend.
Munia Khan
I love the form and the depth of this creative work Robyn.Much enjoyed my friend.
I love the form and the depth of this creative work Robyn.Much enjoyed my friend.
Sylvia Frances Chan
Most beautiful write, Robyn! .....when instinct flowed free 'twas the best teacher. a real jewel, Robyn! How true they are!
Most beautiful write, Robyn! .....when instinct flowed free 'twas the best teacher. a real jewel, Robyn! How true they are!
Dorothy A. Holmes apwlts2
Wonderful Robyn! Books and Children...Heart Tenders! Dorothy A Poet Who Loves To Sing
Wonderful Robyn! Books and Children...Heart Tenders! Dorothy A Poet Who Loves To Sing
seema chowdhury
nicely composed.
nicely composed.
LucyJude
Incredibly thoughtful piece! Wonderful! Thanks for sharing this beautiful poem, Robyn :-)
Incredibly thoughtful piece! Wonderful! Thanks for sharing this beautiful poem, Robyn :-)
Frank James Ryan Jr./FjR
The Innocence and capability of a child...the latter so under-cut...I'm likin' this Robyn...And once again you have quilled a golden pen-gem ~FjR~
The Innocence and capability of a child...the latter so under-cut...I'm likin' this Robyn...And once again you have quilled a golden pen-gem ~FjR~
Karin Anderson
A true observation of how a child's instinct and imagination can be stifled by marauders. Profound and meaningful poetry Robyn~
A true observation of how a child's instinct and imagination can be stifled by marauders. Profound and meaningful poetry Robyn~
NostroviaPoetry
Well thought out and beautiful. Amazing poem, a great read
Well thought out and beautiful. Amazing poem, a great read
Elena S
True,to any child lessons shall be taught with love but in such a delicate way as not to destroy the instinct.Instinct may bring the freedom's beauty in pure form as I think you say here . Now,you are right we have great trouble, our instincts are loosened up and critics, preachers ,schools, instead of helping out, to resist, do nothing but give a hand. Can't say of me, a parent to do much better..Great poem it rings the bell, thank you!
True,to any child lessons shall be taught with love but in such a delicate way as not to destroy the instinct.Instinct may bring the freedom's beauty in pure form as I think you say here . Now,you are right we have great trouble, our instincts are loosened up and critics, preachers ,schools, instead of helping out, to resist, do nothing but give a hand. Can't say of me, a parent to do much better..Great poem it rings the bell, thank you!
Rahul Aithal
"when instinct flowed free 'twas the best teacher"...... say so much.
"when instinct flowed free 'twas the best teacher"...... say so much.
Chaos1214
Well spoken. The upside is naysayers always lose, eventually. Downside is the valuable time and opportunity lost before they do.
Well spoken. The upside is naysayers always lose, eventually. Downside is the valuable time and opportunity lost before they do.
Philip
I still have that Instict Robyn I learned as a child. All sweeties were on ration,all my Christmas toys were handmade by my Father. But the most important Fact NO TV.... Oh yes ...I was Blessed. Nice Poem Robyn !!! Good on ya ! Philip
I still have that Instict Robyn I learned as a child. All sweeties were on ration,all my Christmas toys were handmade by my Father. But the most important Fact NO TV.... Oh yes ...I was Blessed. Nice Poem Robyn !!! Good on ya ! Philip
Botan
Wel done and thoughtful poem
Wel done and thoughtful poem
Kesav V Easwaran
Profound thought, indeed, Robyn ...well observed- instinct is the best-ever childhood teacher
Profound thought, indeed, Robyn ...well observed- instinct is the best-ever childhood teacher
heather wilkins
great poem Robyn. So important for the child.
great poem Robyn. So important for the child.
Gita Ashok
A thought-provoking and meaningful write, Robyn. The opening lines are very powerful - "before marauders covered the landscape with sepia tones".
A thought-provoking and meaningful write, Robyn. The opening lines are very powerful - "before marauders covered the landscape with sepia tones".
Lynda Robson
A very profound write Robyn, what you say here is what's missing today
A very profound write Robyn, what you say here is what's missing today
Sandra Martyres
when instinct flowed free 'twas the best teacher allowing heart's play an innocent child's feast How true these lines are..a very well conceived write Robyn.
when instinct flowed free 'twas the best teacher allowing heart's play an innocent child's feast How true these lines are..a very well conceived write Robyn.
tom balch
Wise words and so very true, great use of form.
Wise words and so very true, great use of form.
Truth you speak, dressed so delicately in sweetness. Can't agree more. More and more preachers to spoil the broth.