Today I subbed for a teacher of Latin and World Mythology. Surrounded by textbooks with the word, "Mythology" in big bold letters, as well as posters of Greek and Roman gods, Grecian urns, etc., I decided to do a doodle poem and see what plant sprouted from the seed, "Mythology." I was actually surprised by what came up, but I like it. Hope you do too.
Mythology
By Batsheva 12/10/09
The world prefers technology
Chemistry, biology. . . .
Me?
I favor mythology.
While scientists are out
Searching for proof,
I seek a more subtle form
Of truth.
When brave fools work
On picking locks
The wise recall
Pandora's box.
And Daedalus knew
No challenge could be won
By flying ever closer
To the sun.
So when sailing down the Styx
Like it's the Nile,
Just remember that
A myth's good as a mile.
(If you say I'm anti-science,
I hope you're joshin',
Because I'm not.
I simply am pro-caution.)
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I think myth is more relaxing. Good job Batsheva.
ReplyDeleteOne man's myth is another man's religion.
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