Humorous verse – Geography (1)

In this talk, His Holiness Pope Shenouda III speaks humorously about his personal experience with the subject of geography during his school days, describing how it was a difficult subject for students at that time.

A Humorous Personal Experience:
The Pope recalls that he found geography very hard to understand, so he wrote a playful poem about it, expressing his confusion about the different types of winds and their directions, which often mixed up in his mind.

Humor in Learning:
Through this story, Pope Shenouda highlights the importance of humor and lightheartedness in facing educational difficulties. Instead of complaining, he used creativity and poetry to turn frustration into laughter, which delighted his classmates.

Educational Message:
The story carries a meaningful educational message — learning should not be a source of stress or frustration, but can become enjoyable through creativity and humor.

Human Side:
This moment shows the humble and relatable side of Pope Shenouda — as a student who once struggled with understanding, yet transformed his difficulty into a lesson of joy and simplicity.

Message:
Even in challenging academic situations, one can transform struggle into positive energy through humor, humility, and joy.

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