A Reggio Emilia-esque poem

"If..." A poem by Pamela Houk

If I can
ask my own questions,
try out my  ideas,
experience what’s around
me, and share what I find;

If I have
plenty of time for
my special pace,
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 in a  hundred languages.

by: Pamela Houk