Yesterday’s poem and today’s were both inspired by watching clips of the PS22 Chorus.(check them out here) The charismatic teacher doesn’t keep any glory for himself but brings it out in the kids, who move freely and nail the syncopated rhythms and the harmonies and the nuances of the melody. I was amazed by their freedom and also by what the teacher’s example taught about what’s possible. My own freedom of movement has been a relatively new development; watching them move so naturally made me think about where such freedom comes from - that perhaps it's more natural that it be there effortlessly than that it be hard won.
Birthright
No need to retreat behind your skin
to a small box that thinks without moving
some disconnected separate life within
that dreads a coming time of proving
There is no course of regimented learning
and no certificate required
The potent path of following your yearning
delivers you to where you are inspired
We each are born with full permission
to move in elemental grace
to bring our ancient essence to fruition
to fully fill our pre-established place
Each of us, by right, lives in connection
Our turning, and the world’s, bring forth perfection.
©Wendy Mulhern
May 17, 2011
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