I speak from my heart.
They speak from their lives.

I listen to hear them with my heart.
They listen with theirs.

I read to brighten my life.
They read to broaden theirs.

I write to show them meaning.
They write to show me they understand.

I watch as they grow and am happy.
They watch themselves grow and feel pride.

I share to allow an exchange.
They share to find a piece for themselves.

I care because they belong to me.
They care because we belong to each other.

I teach because I dream.
They learn because they dream also.

By Julie Yantz-Foley