The Lesson




The Lesson

There is the teacher swinging and silent
From her small and comfortable place,
And with eyes closed she coos and imparts her wisdom.
The lesson:
Be still, be content, be unafraid…
And be cute and take plenty of naps.

--Owl

Photo from "Native North American Indian - Old Photos" Facebook site, Photo album "Athabascan".
Athabascan baby in southeast Alaska - circa 1905

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