Make a list of words to describe a person
make it someone who you admire
then become them.
Be an angel where you live
Shine a star where you are
See the future not yet loved
Be sublime.
You don’t have to go to Africa to be a hero
Hold a concert.
Be a star
right there where you live
care for those around you.
You don’t have to be in the spotlight
on TV
to shine.
Make a list of words to describe someone
a person you might adore.
Decide that person can be you.
Charles Manson sits in a jail cell today and will for the rest of his life for being responsible as a murderer. Growing up in Ohio, Charles was traded from place to place, and as much as he ran back home to his alcoholic mother, she always rejected him. A familiar face to early days of prison, he was often charged for car theft, larceny and the prostitution of underaged girls. During most of his jail time, Charles was taught guitar by a fellow inmate. When released, he moved to San Francisco where he fell in love with a librarian, lived in her home and invited eighteen other women to stay there too. Together they all traveled the west coast in an original hippie bus and became known as the Manson family.
You may use this as a lesson plan and give it to a friend you care about. When a friend gets off track and needs guidance, you can give him a dose of old fashion wisdom. Ma ma is a hero and no matter your age, she still has a big influence over you because ma ma knows best.
The problem occurs with your friend because he knows better, but he is not willing to do better. He is not willing to accept responsibility for any of his actions. One way of getting him to recognize that he has a problem is by writing him a “Ma ma said no!” poem.