“I am neither especially clever nor especially gifted. I am only very, very curious.”
~Albert Einstein

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Curiosity
Children start along the path of learning and of growth -

Their minds like sponges drinking in right from the time of birth.

Thirst for knowledge built within however small they be;

With age some of us soon forget our curiosity.

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Question here and question there; they know they must enquire -

'Tis "how?" and "why?" and "where?" and "when?" until the grownups tire.

This brings on discouragement for questions still arise;

They turn to others like themselves and peers may be unwise.

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We answer questions when they're asked unless we do not know;

Then seek the answer - concentrate - and let our interest show.

We tell the child we do not know - we, too, would like to be

Aware of how to look for things - together, we will see.

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Children grow and grownups, too, will age like best of wine;

When curiosity lives on, our days with love, combine

To help them start along the path of learning and of growth -

The quest for life's vicissitudes will quench their thirst for both.

--Doreen (Adams) Ellis

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