An
Educational Pledge
by
Alberto O. Cappas
From
the book:
Never
too late to make a U-Turn:
An
Educational Pledge and 15 Questions
to Self-Development For
Students in the Public School System
I
pledge to maintain a
Healthy
Mind and Body
Staying
away from the Vice of drugs
I
pledge always to try my Best to
understand
The
importance of Knowledge and Education
I
pledge to paint a Positive picture
of where I plan to be in the future
Not
allowing obstacles to stop the
growth of my Plans
I
pledge to seek Answers to Questions,
With
the understanding that they
Will
lead to other discoveries
I
pledge to work Firm
With
the Awareness and Confidence
That
firm work Today will serve
As
the Seeds for my strong Tree tomorrow
A
Tree that no one will be able
to tear down
I
pledge to learn proper languages,
Beginning
with my Mother's
Always
prepared to Appreciate others
I
pledge to gain a better understanding
of Me
By
understanding my Cultural roots
I
pledge to fully accept Me as a
human being
A
Rainbow of many cultures and colors
I
pledge to overcome any Personal
misfortunes
Becoming
Stronger from such misfortunes
Always
striving to become
A
wise person. |
One
cannot keep hope alive if no plan of
action is in place...
For
Public Schools: Teachers, Parents, &
Students:
http://books.lulu.com/content/162948
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About
the Author:
Alberto
O. Cappas is the Director of Community
Affairs for the New York City Human
Resources Administration. He is a published
poet and writer, author of several publications,
such as: Doña Julia & Other
Selected Poems, published in 2002; Disintegration
of the Puerto Ricans, published in 1997;
Echolalia, Verse & Vibration, 1987.
The Educational Pledge is designed for
students enrolled in the inner-city
public school system. The Educational
Pledge will be found on Coffee Mugs,
T-shirts, and other related items in
order to better spread this important
message.
