'THE ETB'
In my school days there were lessons
I should have learned to understand
Had I paid more attention
I would have had the tools
To make better work plans
Often I would reminisce
About what I missed at school
If I hadn’t left so young
I could have reached my goals
When maturity came I was at a loss
Not knowing my next move
Then suddenly it dawned on me
There’s an ETB in town
So I called in without delay
To find a course to suit my needs
This set me on the way
To fulfil a favourite goal
Added more to who I am
And gave me confidence I’d succeed
Do you feel like I once did?
Thinking I simply can’t go back
Learning days have passed me by
Don’t listen to those kind of thoughts
Until you give the ETB a try
Find a goal that makes you grow
And a course to get you there
Your personal bar will soar
As you add to more who you are
Oh and always keep in mind
No one’s ever too old
To learn something new
Johnny Carroll - 9 September 2017
Read by Johnny at the Grand Finale of Literacy Awareness Week
on 15th September 2017.
Pictured are: Annette Mangan Literacy Organiser KWETB Adult Basic Education Services West Wicklow with Johnny Carroll
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Website: www.blessingtonfec.ie