Self Directed Learning

I’d seen that we were ’bout to clash
(Encourager with T-R lass) –
Me? I'd jump in and push right through
Not waiting what be told to do.

She's linear in ways of thought
Instruction gives from start to stop
No “one main point, you find the rest”–
“Sequential detail is the best”.

So I jumped in at cut and paste
So recess time I'd not then waste
“Aha! See class, just look at Stu –
He's clearly done what not to do! –

“He's cut, now glues his piece to place
On top of his showpiece of the lace,
But slopped his glue right over edge
 By his example don't be led”.

Five decades past when fixed that point
As I prepare to cut each joint
To finish stairs with hardwood plank
“A fool you are” demarks my rank.

Some things are better found by us
Then fixed by us without a fuss;
End product is what counts in all
Let process grow us ten feet tall.

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