From: The Seattle Times, Letters to the Editor, May 30, 2001

"Teaching is not a job, it's a calling. For short-termers, it's a craft to be mastered. For the long-haulers, teaching becomes an art form. And like great art, it becomes priceless when the artist passes on."

FAS

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Acquiescence

Acquiescence

Acquiescence votes present
When principle goes on record—
Better to remain anonymous.

Acquiescence abstains
As partisans align for battle—
Better to placate the powerful.

Acquiescence checks
Letting others raise the stakes—
Better to abdicate than risk.

Acquiescence cannot distinguish
Compromise from surrender.
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