BUILD A BRIDGE POEM

With all life's struggles I must be a friend to build a bridge.

If I should go along like this, I'd wonder why I lived.

Many children across the land have no one showing they care.

 

When they fall down, they make no sound; they do not know

What it would feel like to have a hand to pull them up

I'd tell them, 'It's okay; I'll help you." Will you come?

I'll build a bridge to show you that someone does really care.

Let me give you a hug and show you that you're loved.

 

Don't let my life go on like this.

I want to build a bridge.

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Many wants and challenges are knocking at my door.

"I want this and I want that" is not how I want to be.

When it is time to go into an undesirable land

Please strengthen me to be the one to lend a helping hand

Fear be gone of what might happen.

While I'm there I want to know

Of all the challenges children face when left along to grow.

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Little ones, when there is change, opportunities will abound

And you too will learn, that with much love

There's a way to make a difference in this town.

 

Amanda, 2005

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