That’s What I Am

A great poem about bullying inspired by the movie “That’s What I Am” It was National Anti-Bullying Week last week…an issue that seems to haunt too many students.

Breathing In

By looking away, am I taking part?

Under pressure, will I become what I hate?

Look in the mirror and think about my own fate,

Listen to my heart as well as to my head and

Yearn to be the kind of person who stands above the rest.

Human Dignity + Compassion = PEACE
–Mr. Simon, “That’s What I Am”

Variety is something always found here.

Innocence does not have a mold,

Compassion is not always learned there.

To decide if you will stand up for yourself

Is not the only question that will be uttered.

Many find their path in trying to escape.

Life is about time, opportunity and choices… Sometimes you just need someone to tell you that you can.
–Mr. Simon, “That’s What I Am”

This was doubly inspired by the movie “That’s…

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Author: Tournesol

A little bit about moi: I am a mom, a nana, a sister, a woman, a friend, a human being…a youth counsellor, Family Life Educator. I have been working in the helping profession for over 25 years and volunteered in various capacities from youths to seniors. Tournesol is my nom de plume for haiku and other Japanese form poetry here at Tournesoldansunjardin http://cheryllynnroberts.wordpress.com I hope you enjoy reading through my daily waka. I also have another blog "Stop the Stigma" where I may stand on my soapbox now and then and hope it will become a place to drop in and share or comment on issues important to you. In that vein this could be a great way to learn from each other. http://stigmahursteveryone.wordpress.com Namaste! View All Posts