THE MONTESSORI SKYLARK

A poem by our Parent Ronald Suthakar Xavier, written on his parenting transformation by living the Montessori Mantra “Follow the Child”

Every time when my infant son had that infectious smile

I always lost moments for a while

As my thoughts started to wander

Into his childhood and yonder

This gives us an understanding that

There was this angel voice so mild

That said “Follow the Child”

Even with deep thinking it did not make sense

To follow the child, sure would make me tense

What then would be the depth

Of this confusing mysterious truth

Whispered by the voice so mild

That said “Follow the Child”

As he started his life journey with those steps so tender

First in crawls then through walks that came later

The truth of the message started dawning

As his potentials started unravelling

I was happy as the voice so mild

That said ‘Follow the Child”

I started to see that my child would grow

Naturally with an uninterrupted potential grow

Prayed that it should never be stopped on the go

By anything in this world or even by my adult ego

Just by listening to the voice so mild

That said “Follow the Child”

Clouds of doubt started to gather

In his abilities as ages passed over

Writing and reading became harder

I believed and waited for that moment of wonder

As told by the voice so mild

That said “Follow the Child”

Trusted his intuitions and freedom

Assisted him in creating his own kingdom

Nurtured his passions, channelled his emotions

Offered my hand in commotions

As told by the voice so mild

That said “Follow the Child”

Today I stand so proud

As an unique one in the crowd

As others see my son’s prowess unfold

Appraised and appreciated by the world

As I just harkened by the voice so mild

That said “Follow the Child”

This happiness and joy enjoyed by my son

Should be there for all children under the sun

Let’s get together to change the world of children

To one of without a burden

By following this voice so mild

That said “Follow the Child”