by Jackie Moses, PS 6

I try to wear a smile
I hide the sadness in my mind

My brother has autism
Why can’t people just be kind?

Some kids are in a wheelchair
And others may be blind

Some kids can’t read and some can’t hear
Why can’t people just be kind?

If only people would take the time
To lend a helping hand

We could learn from one another

We could learn to understand

If we all look deep inside our hearts
I think we all would find

The world would be a better place
If we all would just be kind