Imagination

These two poems are pieces that I really enjoy. I thought I'd share them.

Imagination - Robert Fulghum

"I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge-

That myth is more potent than history.

I believe that dreams are more powerful than facts-

That hope always triumphs over experience-

That laughter is the only cure for grief.

And I believe that love is stronger than death."

Robert Fulghum

The second piece is a poem we use as a communion reflection for First Holy Communion and I think it strikes a chord with all who come to share in the ceremony with the children.

Why is it, Lord?

Why is it, Lord

That parents see puddles and think wellies

And our children see magic mirrors

Waiting for a pepple-plop

To ripple into smiles:

Why is it, Lord

That parents see snow and think gloves

And our children see sleds and slides

And the tingle of snowflake's farewell kiss

Upon the palm?

Why is it, Lord,

That parent see toys and think tidy

And our children see the endless possibilities

For fantasy and play?

Why is it that when we were growing up

We somehow grew away?                            

Away from all the joy and wonder

In the everyday?

From carefree to careful

From outgoing to anxious

From confident to concerned?

And unless we regain our vision of God

In the here and now

How shall we ever know him then?

Help us to be humble.

To be led by our children

Into the small joys and special moments

Where miracles abound.

So that hand in hand

We may enter with them.

The Kingdom of Heaven.

Amen.