A Poem by Mattie Stephanek

Mattie Stephanek was a young person who had to use a wheelchair.  He could not run or play sports, but he was an award winning poet.  Here is one of his poems on kindness. Tell what this poem makes you think about.  What are some nice things you can do for others?

Believing for the Journey

Every day,

Everyone in the world should do at least

One thing nice for others.

Doing so can help each person

Believe in himself of herself

More fully, and

Give confidence that may

Inspire each person

To do more and

More good things

For the self,

For others, and

For the world.

Those positive attitudes

And actions

Can be the first of many steps

Towards the journey

For word peace.

And world peace,

Harmony and 

Confidence are essential

For our future.