Poem for geometry class

Original in German by unknown author
rcreated by Ruth Salles

drawing of a 7th year student at Colégio Waldorf Micael, in São Paulo SP

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From point to point, draw the line
firmly and surely;
and to surround it, open the arch
in the exact right turn.
The crisp and clear precision
pleases the heart.
For always a work rejoices the soul
if, in a straight and calm path,
to her, faithful, you dedicate yourself
in the smallest details.

And as you put your effort
straight lines, circles, arcs,
firm if your thought forms
in exact structure.
If you know how to be attentive,
following the inner path,
it will come from your thinking
the clear and beautiful shape.

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