Writings: When will you ever learn?

There’s my math teacher, so many years ago, noticing me make the same mistake on three straight exams:
When will you ever learn?

There’s my exasperated dad, showing me for tenth time how to not grind the clutch:
When will you ever learn?

There’s the fourth or fifth tough breakup, and the voice in my head:
When will you ever learn?

There’s the song’s line, that stays with you echoing after we wonder “Where have all the flowers/soldiers/husbands/graveyeards gone?”….
When will you ever learn?

And today as the lessons pile up, the practice continues, and the crowd of teachers in my life watch the pace I keep, I wonder if they’re thinking that, too:
When will you ever learn?

Gotta say – thanks for asking. I’m as interested as you in finding out.

Let me know how it’s going with you, too.

Much love – 
Brother Ian

 

Art by Tara Turner:
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