In Light of Literacy (Found Poem)

“Once you learn to read,

you will be forever f r e e . ”

Remember reading

for the sensual

and emotional Pleasure

And remember writing

for the

P

a

i

n

and

Isolation.

Reading also gives you

pleasure, knowledge,

and P O W E R .

Journal writing is reflective

and Personal.

It takes a trusting atmosphere

to open

p

u

to the teacher.

Next time you notice

beauty,

lightness,

or joy in someone,

see if you can feel the reflection | noitcelfer

of their happiness

and let it affect

your —own— experience.