Fellow teacher, Beth, had the same experience some years ago with her Pre-K class. They have a Peace Pole, and a hawk landed on top. Her children saw the event. We are both very lucky. Beth’s post describes the moment beautifully and poetically.
today at school
we looked up
way up
on top
of the carved art pole
covered in languages
all saying one thing
‘peace’
a hopeful sign
the kinder
could not stop watching
this beautiful bird
as it flew up to the tree
and off into the sky.
—
we may be losing the ability
to understand animals who are not pets or horses.
we have less contact with them.
we don’t (most of us) tend to know even cows or pigs,
let alone bears or wolverines or red tailed hawks.
*-marge piercy
*Marge Piercy (1936) is an American poet, novelist, and social activist. Her work includes Woman on the Edge of Time; He, She and It, which won the 1993 Arthur C. Clarke Award; and Gone to Soldiers, a New York Times Best Seller, a sweeping historical novel set during World War II. Piercy’s work…
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A Teacher's Reflections 
Beautiful 💛
Who knew we would both have the same experience! 😍
That is an amazing coincidence!
It really was!
You and Beth “see” the real signs of beauty. What a teaching duo you both make! 💛
Many thanks! I think Beth and I are cut from the same cloth. 🙂
You’re welcome! Yes!💛
Amazing!
Yes!
Thank you for introducing me to a “new” blog.
You re welcome. Beth is one of my favorite bloggers.
Synchronicity!
Yes!
Amazing. Thanks for sharing.
It really is! Thank you, John.
😁
thanks for triggering this memory and connection Jennie. it happened 2 years ago in October at my school. so interesting how it happened in different states, with different teachers, 2 years apart, with the hawk landing on the peace symbol.
I think this connection (all the parts) is amazing. I’m sorry I had forgotten your blog post. Thank you for remembering! “Wow” says it all.
what an amazing coincidence. and yes, Beth has a way with words.
It is truly an amazing coincidence! I love Beth’s way with words, and she finds the perfect quote.
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Very nice entry. And what a coincidence!
Happy Labor Day, Jennie, and a very happy school year.
Thank you, Don. Yes, what a coincidence; two early childhood teachers, two Peace Poles, two hawks…wow! Beth and I are both shocked. Thanks for your good wishes to the school year.
What a cool sighting!!
Yes!!
Such a magical experience.. And Hawks always have a higher message for us.. Wonderful that you both had this same experience and a Peace Pole… very significant.. ❤
I hadn’t thought about the fact that hawks always have a higher message for us. Yes, I think having the same experience it is significant.
I would look into the Hawk Totem and it’s meaning Jennie. Much love 😍
Will do!
Jennie, that’s amazing you both had this happen. Wonderful moments for teacher and class alike.
You are so right, Bruce!
Wonderful choice to share, Jennie. I love Beth’s poems. Hugs to you both.
Thanks, Teagan. Beth has a wonderful way with words.
That is so cool. Thanks for sharing Beth’s post!
I know!! 😀
A beautiful poem, and also a great experience. Now, Ritu needs to get the same experience. But i think even Sonu got smaller in shape, it will become too difficult to disguise him as a hawk and put him somewhere. Lol xx Michael
Haha!! Best to you, Michael.