seven wonders - Off Topic But Very True

[Guest guest]

A group of students were asked to list what they

thought were the present Seven Wonders of the

World. Though there was some disagreement, the

following got the most votes:

1. Egypt's great pyramids

2. The Taj Mahal

3. Grand Canyon

4. Panama Canal

5. Empire State Building

6. St. 's Basilica

7. The Great Wall of China

While counting up the votes, the teacher noted that

one quiet student hadn't turned in his paper yet, so

she asked the child if he was having trouble with his

list.

The reply came, " Yes, a little. I can't quite make

up my mind because there are so many.

The teacher said, " Well, tell us what you have and

maybe we can help. "

The child hesitated, then read, " I think the Seven

Wonders of the World are:

1. To touch

2. To taste

3. To see

4. To hear

He hesitated a little, then added:

5. To feel

6. To laugh

7. And, to love

The room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Those things we overlook as simple and ordinary

are truly wondrous--a gentle reminder that the

most precious things in life cannot be built or

bought.