I cannot pinpoint exactly what inspired me to return to writing on my blog today after a break (or abandonment) of several years. However, there are definitely some changes that I am feeling excited about! I have started fresh in a few new schools at work and am eager to meet students on my caseload, get to know them, learn their stories, and share experiences with them.
I spent some time tonight re-reading translated poetry by Hafiz, a Persian lyric poet who is just magical with his words and always has a special message to convey. The translator who does this amazing work is Daniel Ladinsky. These are a couple of my favorites:
"I caught the happy virus last night
When I was singing beneath the stars.
It is remarkably contagious -
So kiss me."
"Ever since happiness
heard your name,
it has been running
through the streets
trying to find you."
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