Read and discuss the following poem by Edwin Markham.
He drew a circle that shut me out--
Heretic, rebel, a thing to flout.
But Love and I had the wit to win:
We drew a circle that took him in!
What does this poem mean to you and your friends? Can you think of examples from your own life that seem to fit the poem? Is there anyone you know who might benefit from being drawn into your circle?
Write in your journal about a time when someone was kind to you or did a service for you. How did you feel? Have you ever received a service that made you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed? Why did you feel that way? What can you learn from that experience?
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Someone did something kind for me when I was struggling and couldn't even go to the store for some chips. I had no money. Some girl gave me some money and I showed my appreciation. She said to me "Baby you just keep it real." That showed me that she was generous and she did not have to do that. It made me think "Would I do the same for her?"
The poem means to me that even if the person is mean, they have to have some type of respect or passion for the other person. You still need to show respect. At the end of the day, good will win over evil. I would bring in my little brother. he shuts me out all the time and is mean. This would change his attitutde and he'd have more fun and think that I care for him. I am not there for him enough.
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