Beauty

The following is a poem/prayer written by Davis Academy 4th grader, Avi Frank. Avi wrote these words and shared them with his classmates at one of their weekly T'filah sessions. I am sharing them here with his parents' permission. 

If you're reading this as an adult, then you surely are wondering what experiences, influences, and nurturing can help someone so young connect with wisdom so deep and inspiring. I was in the room when Avi wrote and shared his words. All I can say is that when we give children the time, space, and opportunity to explore their thoughts and beliefs, and when we take their ideas seriously, the world is a more beautiful place. 

Beauty

is the truth in yourself

the light that wakes us

and the dark that puts us to sleep

Beauty

is being there to lend a hand to a friend

Beauty

is the land we cherish and live on

and the reason we love this earth

Beauty 

is every one of us being a Kehillah 

and listening to the wisdom that's being passed down from the wise