O Is for Open

Since a new school year is beginning, here is an excerpt from my book Alphabet Meditations for Teachers, available on Amazon:

Open doors are more inviting than closed ones.

I remember a magical night at the home of my friend.

As I entered the curved drive, lights were ablaze in the house.

The door was wide open; my loving host was waiting.

Open my eyes to the doors I have shut.

Ask for me open questions.

Is my face that of a loving host?

In my room, are lights ablaze?

When I speak, do I open by

Inviting their ideas, or do I close by stating mine?

Stop me from being The Great Pontificator,

With all the answers to unasked questions.

Teach me how to open their minds

By opening my own. Help me not fear not knowing.

I know my role is Great Questioner,

Not Great Answerer, and Partner in Discovery.

When I’m open, I find wonder,

Excitement, peace. So will they.

Hold my hand. Whisper softly to me,

“Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.”