When I was teaching school years ago, we took many field trips. In this photo my students were taking a walking tour of Historic Halifax in North Carolina. A guide explained each thing as we walked. Here we are viewing the crypts of the some of the persons who lived here back during the Revolutionary War period. The Halifax Resolves predated the Declaration of Independence in rejecting British rule and claiming independence. That is why our license plates have First In Freedom on them.
Footprints of our past
Encased in stone and concrete
Students look and learn
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Photo: Dwight L. Roth
Bjorn asked us to write a Haibun about walking for our Monday Haibun at d’Verse.
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this photograph is beautiful. I love the vibrant personalities showing through, illustrating your haibun.
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Thank You! I loved it as well!
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I love black and white photography and this is a beauty, Dwight, with the students so obviously enthralled by their surroundings. The haiku itself is a snapshot of the day.
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i love this photo/memory
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Thanks, Ksbeth!
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I love how you wrote about history… love the attention of the students…
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Thank Bjorn, I am not a walker, so this seemed to work well for me!
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Should I get to North Carolina again that looks like a nice walking tour to take.
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Yes, it is right off I-95!
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What a lovely old photograph to treasure Dwight – your haibun captures the moment beautifully too ☺
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Thank you very much. I love the effects of B&W photography.
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Love all of your post Dwight, especially the haiku which moved me very much, perfect as it was in its message.
(One day she will write…apologies, way behind in everything!)
The kindest of regards
Anna :o]
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Thank you so much for your kind words!
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Love!!!
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A unique take on the idea of walking. I think the best learning takes place when we let students walk and explore….even historical sites.
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Thanks Mish! I believe you are right!
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Amazing!
I just posted a poem and i would be blessed to get your thoughts on how it is! Please do check my posts out
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I like your bringing your students into your walk. It must have meant a great deal to you as well to remember it so vividly.
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