I Am Only One Person, But I Can...

[jbknowles]

Good morning, everyone and welcome to Monday #3 :) I've been amazed by all the wonderful lessons being posted each week, and by all of your entries here. I hope you're finding Teachers Write as inspiring as I have

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Quick Write

[anonymous]

Thank you Jo for the great prompt. Here is my very quick write:

I’m only one person but I can…

-listen
-seek answers
-find compassion
-have courage
-spread hope
-encourage gratitude
-display positivity
-breathe

I’m only one person but I can…

-love

Re: Quick Write

[jbknowles]

*love*

Re: Quick Write

[ext_3740865]

I reposted with my name. I didn't notice at first that it posted as anonymous. Sorry.

[ext_2676428]

I am only one person, but I can
listen, with my whole body,
to what is spoken and unspoken.
I can think about what it means,
the depths of feeling that lie beneath.
I can respond with kindness, with compassion,
with respect for the others sharing this planet.
For I am only one person, but I can
help to change the world.

[ext_2676428]

Thank you for this exercise! It's very meaningful and I appreciated the time to think about this idea. Poetry is always a great warm-up for a writing session!

[jbknowles]

Thank you! And thanks for sharing your beautiful words!

I'm Only One Person, But I Can

[anonymous]

I am only one person, but I can believe that there is kindness in the world. For some due to life difficulties their kindness is so deeply buried in their heart and they have limited experiences of kindness. They are immersed in their own hardships and unaware that kindness lays dormant inside of them. I can be the person who has empathy for others. I can be the one person who smiles at them, greets them, and ask how their day is. I am only one person, but I can have empathy for the victims regardless of who they are because the world is more meaningful when connecting to those that are suffering.

Re: I'm Only One Person, But I Can

[jbknowles]

Beautifully said

I am only one person

[ext_3736487]

I plan on sharing my response on #PoetryFriday. Thanks for the prompt!

Re: I am only one person

[jbknowles]

Oh! That's great!