Always a thought to ponder! I like your affirming of Violet's creativity...children must be encouraged to write,draw,think in the mode their muse is taking them..."refinement " can come later as they discover their own thinking patterns. Keep writing.
Do challenge Violet's teacher. She doesn't understand the nature of poetry, for sure! And keep writing. My one quibble with you is naming your life as "insignificant." That comment is not poetic! Your blogs keep us inspired with our own frailties.
If the teacher tells Violet that it "doesn't make sense" she should respond by saying "In the universe of my poem it does make sense. It makes perfect sense." Violet's creativity will not be snuffed out; it's impossible when she has you for a mama. XXXXXXXXX (ps thank you for sharing Climbing Shadows!)
Always a thought to ponder! I like your affirming of Violet's creativity...children must be encouraged to write,draw,think in the mode their muse is taking them..."refinement " can come later as they discover their own thinking patterns. Keep writing.
Aunt Elaine
Do challenge Violet's teacher. She doesn't understand the nature of poetry, for sure! And keep writing. My one quibble with you is naming your life as "insignificant." That comment is not poetic! Your blogs keep us inspired with our own frailties.
If the teacher tells Violet that it "doesn't make sense" she should respond by saying "In the universe of my poem it does make sense. It makes perfect sense." Violet's creativity will not be snuffed out; it's impossible when she has you for a mama. XXXXXXXXX (ps thank you for sharing Climbing Shadows!)