Connecting

Empty journals –
new and blank,
for student writers
who need a fresh start,
a blank slate,
a chance
to begin anew.
A smile –
an opportunity
to connect with a student who doesn’t get many smiles.
A conversation –
a way
to encourage a student who feels
disconnected,
passive,
unmotivated,
an inspiration and a nudge to write
and be known
and heard
and loved.