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The Waking
I wake to sleep, and take my waking slow.
I feel my fate in what I cannot fear.
I learn by going where I cannot go.
We think by feeling. What is there to know?
I hear my being dance from ear to ear.
I wake to sleep, and take my waking slow.
Of those so close beside me, which are you?
God bless the Ground! I shall walk softly there,
And learn by going where I have to go.
Light takes the Tree, but who can tell us how?
The lowly worm climbs up a winding stair;
I wake to sleep, and take my waking slow.
Great Nature has another thing to do
To you and me; so take the lively air,
And, lovely, learn by going where to go.
This shaking keeps me steady. I should know.
What falls away is always. And is near.
I wake to sleep, and take my waking slow.
I learn by going where I have to go.
--Theodore Roethke
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Joy's Updates - Straight from the Horse's Mouth.
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Saturday, May 21, 2005
The End is Near
But no, I didn't always do it my way. To an extent I did, but censored myself to fit in as much as possible and to keep my job. Anyway, we have another week and few days of school. Graduation is May 28, and the last day for us is June 1. We start Credit Recovery for the kids who want to make up courses June 2 from 8-1 every day until July 2. I'll have all my hours in for extended contract before then and even though my retirement date is June 28, I'll be finished before then. Kim and I will work out our schedules, but my last day there will be June 24 or earlier. I don't think retirement will really sink in until fall when everyone goes back to school, and Rachel and I will not be there. I'm glad we're retiring at the same time and can do things during the day together. I'm looking forward to that and to spending time with the grandchildren, family, and friends. I can read for pleasure again, too!
10:36:00 AM
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