“A Guide — Ways to Succeed” by Margaret A. Rosenberger; Rose Hill Publications.
Margaret A. Rosenberger is a retired Alachua County educator with close ties to St. Johns County.
This latest book is a collection of poems by Rosenberger — except for one, she writes. That special one was composed by her mother.
Rosenberger published this collection, she explains in the “The Author” introduction: “From her teaching and her musical and educational background, Rosenberger found that when rhythm and rhymes are used in instruction, the information gleaned by the learner is more memorable than that of usual prosaic form. Poetry frequently seems to receive greater attention and retention by many individuals.”
If You Are Asked to Join A Gang
If you are asked to join a gang
And spend late hours on the street,
Ask yourself, “Why should I do that?”
It could lead to stealing or killing and tragic defeat.”
Tell the one who asks
“I need to be in bed to get my sleep.
“In that way I’ll avoid trouble
That might make my friends and family weep.”
Topics in the 170-page publication range from advice for youth to tips for seniors.
At the back is a “Prospectus for a School and a Potential Curriculum Designed to Rescue Youth from Crime.” There’s also a list titled “Consider Programs of Interest At An Early Age.”
Teachers might want to check out this publication as a helpful tool in dealing with today’s youth.