One Child

One song can spark a moment,
One flower can awaken a dream,
One tree can start a forest,
One bird can usher in spring.

One voice can speak with wisdom,
One heart can ring out true,
One life can make a difference,
And it only takes one child,
To teach the whole world 
Something it never knew.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Cummings Avatar
June 4, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Well done - it only takes one child.
Crismond Avatar
July 25, 2020 at 5:17 PM
my daughter
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June 30, 2025 at 5:36 PM
One song can spark a moment, One flower can awaken a dream, One tree can start a forest, One bird can usher in spring. One smile can begin a friendship, One handshake can lift a person’s soul, One star can guide a ship at sea, One idea can fashion a goal. One vote can change a nation, One sunbeam can brighten a dreary mood, One candle can block out darkness, One laugh will vanquish someone’s gloom. One step must start each journey, One word to start a prayer, One glimmer of hope will raise one’s spirit, One embrace will show you care. One voice can speak with wisdom, One heart can ring out true, One life can make a difference, And it only takes one child, To teach the whole world Something it never knew.
Braun Avatar
November 26, 2018 at 4:37 PM
Oh wow! This radiates hope I so much want to capture between the leaves of a card and share with family. Thank you.
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