The Slice of Life Challenge is hosted by Two Writing Teachers.
When I watched the video, I immediately remembered some books I have read that reminds me of what Joseph Kony and the exploitation of people that is occurring all over the world:
Kony 2012
When I see a video about a boy
like Jacob
it makes me realize
how important
being a
mom
is
Sometimes
I go about my day on autopilot
frantically getting kids dressed
dropping the baby off at daycare
being the best teacher I can be
rushing to pick both kids up before five
making a dinner I hope they’ll eat
and
I forget
everything I do
is thinking of them
is taking care of them
is showing them I love them
is for them
When I see a video about a boy
like Jacob
it makes me ache
it makes me sick
it makes me weep
because
I have my sons
I can
frantically get kids dressed
drop the baby off at daycare
be the best teacher I can be
rush to pick both kids up before five
make a dinner I hope they’ll eat
as easy
or as hard
as it is
it is
but for some
it is not
Sometimes
I get yanked out of autopilot
stopping to really relish in the life I have
taking time to look at the billowy clouds
hugging my family longer than usual
really looking them in the eyes
telling them I love them
and
I remember
everything
I do
matters
Maybe
I’m just one mom
I’m just one person
I’m just one small voice
But I am one voice among many
When I watch a video about a boy
like Jacob
I am moved
because
everyone
deserves to
share love
show love
feel love
be loved
and we can help make this happen
HOW TO HELP:
Visit: http://kony2012.com
Donate to Invisible Children:
For info on Invisible Children: http://invisiblechildren.com
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