If I Could Choose a Best Day: Poems of Possibility,
selected by Irene Latham & Charles Waters,
illustrated by Olivia Sua
After reading this inspiring, imaginative poetry collection, I challenged myself to write my own Poem of Possibility. The only requirement I gave myself was to start with If.... This is what poured out.
If
If I were a little more brave,
I would shout,
Hey, do you see this injustice?
This hunger? This fear? This need?
But I've never been a shouter.
I dream, I whisper, I write.
So I put my request here, politely:
Please help.
What do you have to offer?
Two ears to listen? Compassion?
Two hands to lift someone up?
A voice to speak out in support?
If you are a dreamer, dream with me.
If you can shout, grab your bullhorn.
Use your voice. Use your words.
Sing and dance.
No one alone can fix everything,
but each one of us can Do Something.
Find your Something. Pitch in.
Bring a friend.
(c) 2025 JoAnn Early Macken
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