Union letters to the editor

I am Chautauqua

I am Chautauqua.

The Gathering place.

The Assembly place.

The place where moccasins, tied together, make their path.

I am the place where Teachers gather to hone their craft.

Where obscurity turns to profession.

Where the desire for education morphs into deep caring of pupils.

Yes. I am Chautauqua.

I am the Witness.

The Watcher. The Supporter.

I am the grounds where the two legged come to learn to teach to learn.

I am wounded.

My Trees, my Rocks, my Earth, ache.

I have witnessed, and I weep.

I need you to come.

You need me - so come.

Let not my name be empty.

I am Chautauqua.

I am the Gathering place.

Come. Be My Witness.

Come. Be My Healing.

Come. Allow me to partake in your Healing.

Come.

I Am Chautauqua.

Lou Bolster

Fairfield

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