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.

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