It’s time for the third annual Valentiny writing contest from Susanna Leonard Hill! The rules are to write a Valentine’s story appropriate for children (children here defined as ages 12 and under) maximum 214 words in which someone is hopeful. See the contest here. Thanks Susanna for putting on such great contests to inspire us writers to get to work! š Here is my entry:
My Valentine’s Day Wish
Valentines are meant to say
āI Love Youā on one single day.
But, that is not the only way
to show somebody love.
Love canāt be given by whatās bought.
Itās something learned. Itās something taught.
Much more than just one day of thought –
thereās always time for love.
So, hereās my wish:Ā that we can find
a way to love, and to be kind.
It can be written, spoken, signed –
all different forms of love!
My hope is brown loves white loves green,
and every color in between,
no matter who or what is seen,
ācause everyone needs love.
This year instead of cards and treats,
and just one day of heart-shaped sweets,
letās all get up out of our seats
and SHOW each-other love.
If someoneās lonely, take their hand.
If they are crying, understand.
A kid whoās bullied? Take a stand!
Our actions show we love.
It cannot be that hard to see
a world that loves all equally
that sees the good in you and me.
We ALL deserve some love.
Some say that Iām a dreamer. True.
But I KNOW itās inside of you.
Iām hopeful that it CAN come true –
this whole year full of love!
Kristen Foote 