Hail To Columbus—Discoverer Of A "Whole New World"
Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy, where travel was
part of his life;
Then lived for a time, in Lisbon, with Dona Felipa
- his wife.
Motivated by early journeys - heading South to the
African Coast;
To sail West and prove the earth was Round - was
the goal that inspired him most.
He looked to the Portuguese for support, but to his
dismay - they declined;
Determined to take this journey - he sought all the
help he could find.
The spanish Monarchs agreed on such lands, should
Columbus be the "Discoverer;"
To acknowledge his victory, he would become "Admiral,
Viceroy and Governor".
As the morning sun rose on August the Third, from
Palos the fleet set sail;
The Nina, the Pinta and Santa Maria crews, had the
fortitude to prevail.
The journey was a definite challenge - a search for
spices and gold;
For five hundred years many versions - of this voyage
have been told.
Though landing afar from his Asian destination, having
crossed the ocean blue;
Columbus discovered a "Whole New World" on October
12th, Fourteen Ninety-Two.
Through an exchange of cultures and treasures - new
doors were opened that day;
As the two ancient worlds came together and formed
the World We Live In Today!!
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The Sound Of Music
In all our lives Music plays - such an important
part;
It touches our emotions - brings feeling to our heart.
Rockabye Baby; Row Row Row Your Boat; Happy Birthday
to You;
Even as Children - Music rocks n' rolls our cradles
- it's true.
Whether it's the Beatles, Elvis, Sinatra, Handel
or Bach;
Music is the primary key - which opens our emotional
lock.
Per University research - hear Mozart's symphonies
when you study for a test;
Students who learn to do this - will always score
the best!
Deaf in his late 20's - emotionally inspired; Beethoven
could only feel how his Music sounded;
But when audiences listen to his extraordinary works
- they become astounded!
On your dentist's chair, when you hum; driving in
your car; embracing your beloved or dancing at a Ball;
To relax; get excited; bring love and enjoyment to
your life - Music is the Most Significant Source
of All!!!
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At Summer's Close
Summer sun fading, the air turning cool -
September returns us to a new year of school.
Each freshman anxious to journey his new path,
As sophomores try helplessly to conquer good, old
math.
Juniors, "upperclassmen" now, are happy and content
-
Seniors start recalling how their high school days
were spent.
Teacher's tasks resuming - new tests are now prepared
-
No matter how often taken, the results are always
feared!
Throughout the world familiar bells resound -
Throughout the year, new treasures of knowledge,
found.
Of course, a stuffy classroom's little comparison
to a pool -
But deep inside, we're really happy to be back in
school!
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