Tuesday, June 5, 2007

My mom sent me this poem today. It was written by a 6th grader in Sioux Falls, SD. I have posted it at my desk, just behind my computer, as a reminder of how to be.

Step by step
I erase the insults

Step by step
The taunting words disappear

Step by step
The remarks are crushed under my feet

This is how I make peace

Step by step
I forgive the chorus of teases

Step by step
The tear making sentences dies

Step by step
My own cruel comments are silenced

That is how I make peace

Step by step
I compliment instead of insult

Step by step
I defend the hushed outcasts

Step by step
I teach others to love and cancel hate

That is how you can make peace

Step by step


-Mica Standing Bear

2 comments:

Jen said...

I love this.....I want to try and turn it into a SONG!

Jen CD

AnnaMarie said...

Oh my goodness, I love this idea! LOVE IT!!!