Poem for geometry class

Original in German by an unknown author recreated by Ruth Salles drawing of a 7th grade student at Colégio Waldorf Micael, in São Paulo SP . From point to point, draw the line firmly and correctly; and around it, open the arch in the exact right turn. The crisp and clear precision pleases…

earth hill

poem by Christian Morgenstern translated and recreated by Ruth Salles drawing by Cecília Meireles School student. A simple little mound of earth, how wonderful is this little mound that snuggles in the good heat of the sunlight, of your love, while the wind – its restrained wing – blows the grasses of the ascent. The air is…

the mushroom

poem by Hans Eberhard Schiller translated and recreated by Ruth Salles blackboard drawing by professor Cecília Rinaldi. What I really am is a little plant-child. Of water until I like it and a slight heat. But I avoid the light, and in me the leaf or any flower is absent. I'm just fruit...

the little horse

poem by Hedwig Diestel translated and recreated by Ruth Salles blackboard drawing by teacher Patrícia Rosiane. There goes my good horse galloping, crossing forests, meadows, paths. Such a beautiful horse takes me to the castle. But, in the night, it goes very softly, it goes very silently, my good little horse, with silver hooves shining in the…

the legend of the dragon

play by Ruth Salles This play was created from a homonymous tale, based on Germanic mythology. This tale is part of Wilhelm Ruland's book “Die Schönsten Sagen des Rhein” (“The Most Beautiful Legends of the Rhine”). I took the liberty of including in it a melody composed many years ago by my mother, Julieta Mello…

Baldur's Death

play by Pelham Moffat translated and adapted by Ruth Salles This play was translated and adapted from the homonymous play by the Scottish pedagogue Pelham Moffat, found in his book “21 Plays for Children”. It is a story that comes from Scandinavian legends. Baldur's death represents the death of the ancient natural religions, of consciousness in a state of…

The Story of the Wizard Merlin

by Ruth Salles for 6th grade eurythmy CHARACTERS: Narrator Choir that sings Merlin The Evil One and his demons Merlin's young mother The hermit Blasius Chief of guards (guard 1) Guards (2 and 3) Angels Vortigen Builders Astrologers (7) Children Two dragons Uther Pendragon Arthur