Poem of the Month: August 2005
What We Need
The Emperor,
his bullies
and henchmen
terrorize the world
every day,
which is why
every day
we need
a little poem
of kindness,
a small song
of peace
a brief moment
of joy.
- David Budbill
Journal prompts:
- What do you need every day to sustain you? Be specific.
- Write a Captured Moment of "a brief moment/ of joy." Use juicy words.
- Write about a time in your life when "a little poem... a small song... a brief moment" changed everything.
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