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JOSIE'S POEMS
Poems for Reflection and Discussion
- Secondary/Middle Schools -
By Josie Whitehead
THE SLOW TRAIN TO MEDIOCRITY
By Josie Whitehead
Why follow the others, like sheep in a herd
Or dress all alike or say similar words?
Why laugh at the things which you do not find funny,
Wasting your time and perhaps even money?
Then dare to be different. Do things that you like.
There’s one thing that’s certain, we aren't all alike.
You’re unique in yourself and quite different to others.
You're not like your friends or your sisters or brothers.
If you’re unhappy with life, then quickly change course
And don’t end your days with a lifetime’s remorse.
Take a look at yourself. Be different. Yes, dare!
Don’t take the slow train to I think you know where.
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* Mediocrity: the quality or state of being mediocre. Mediocre: of moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance. In other words, I'm telling you to find out what your own special qualities and abilities are and work on those to make yourself shine in life. We've all got different abilities. I didn't find out that I could write poems that children and others would enjoy until well into my retirement, ie in my seventies. The children in my local school asked me to write a poem for them and I discovered how much they loved it and wanted more and more, year by year. It's never too late. Josie