I am Six (A poem about my hero)

I am writing today not about jewelry, cooking or crafts, but because of an incident that happened to my beautiful son on Friday. I was shocked that he had to deal with this problem so young, but it hits us all at every age. I felt compelled to tell of his experience and mine as his mom. It is so heart breaking to see your loved ones hurt by the foolishness and senselessness we call judgement. No one is above it and no one has the right to be so bold. But we have all either fallen victim or even been the victimizer.  I am sad to say that there have been moments when out of pure cruel intent I have judged another because of their hair, their outfit, their expression even. But after seeing how hurt my son was and how he tried to rise above it, I will be much more careful to not perpetuate this nonsense. Who am I to judge you, or you me? I hope that perhaps we can try to remember to be kind to one another and to remember the golden rules a little better.  All my love to you and yours.

By Dawn Rosell
3/16/2015


Dedicated to my son and all those that get bullied for being themselves. Don’t let them have power over you. Stand up for those that can’t stand up for themselves and never give up yourself for their approval.




I am Six

"Get ready for school",  says mom
I am six

I am so excited to show my friends my new outfit
I am six

My new pants, vest, and shirt are so cool
I am six

I get on the bus with such excitement
I am six

"Those are stupid!" 
They are seven
I am six

"You look like a pirate, how lame"
They are eight
I am six

My mommy made them special
I am six

I shove them in my backpack
I am six

I sit alone and I am sad
I am six

Mom says they are mean and not to hear their words
I am six

She loves me and is sorry for my hurt
I am six 

She says if I like them they are cool
I am six

She says they are just jealous and bullies
I am six

She hugs me and says she will understand if I don’t want to wear them again
I am six

I think it over
I am six

I wear them
I am six

I am a cool pirate 
I am six

I do hear their words, but I don't care
I am six

I love myself
I am six

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