'If' - By Pamela Houk

 If I can
Ask my own questions,
Try out my ideas,
Experience what is around me,
Share what I find;

                                                                

If I have
Plenty of time for
My special place,
A nourishing space,
Things to transform;

                                                              

 If you’ll be
My patient friend,
Trusted guide,
Fellow investigator,
Partner in learning;

                                                               

Then I will
Explore the world,
Discover my voice,
And tell you what I know.

- Pamela Houk