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Your Private Chamber

The proverbial role of the student
includes the role of the explorer.

That's what causes the student to own
the traits that make up a teacher.

The artist must possess
an eye that can discern what's creative.

Finally, the musician must have the ability
to hear, and appreciate the mathematics behind the melody;

Because, without that variable equation
one cannot be a musician, or appreciate music.

So, it is the same with "life".
We all must strive to be ALL of these things.

One listens, sees, vocalizes, thinks, explores, and creates...
but, one trait must always be forever present.

Along with the patience to absorb knowledge,
one HAS to possess Imagination.

For, imagination is the ceiling of everyone's universe...
and discipline is forever, your Private Chamber.
— docmaverick, Jun 01, 2009

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Region, Country: The High Desert, in the wild west, southern California, U.S. of A.., USA

Favorite Poets: Keates, Poe, Dickinson, and Dr. Seuss. There are a smattering of others, but why bother listing 'em all, ya know?, I also rely on a few of our poets, here....for advice, and what not. I couldn't possibly explain what a fountain of live, effective knowledge we have...right here in our midst ! To catch a glimmer of brilliance, merely visit: the Stream.

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Morgana Tragic Proprietress

Morgana Tragic…

16 years 11 months ago

Hey doc,

Nice little poem here, like how everything merges into one thing-imagination. (Just finished watching Finding Neverland w/ Johnny Depp this morning, so this appealed to me.) Whimsical kind of feel to it, not really sure where the poem was going til I reached the end. Well done. Peace n Love Katie