JCNT - May 2025 Release - Full Release - Flipbook - Page 46
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In Young Marines, he would get in position
Standing at attention
Marching his march
But, when no one is looking,
You might catch him entertaining,
Pulling faces with his friend,
Before snapping back in position.
I heard this boy had a special skill for helping.
When it came time to help around the house
He would often jump up, without hesitation
Once at a birthday party he was even the first kid to help out
Moving heavy panels until everything was gone
Encouraging everyone,
So that the other kids wanted to help too.
Rumor has it that this boy was brave.
He was always on the lookout for spiders,
Protecting the rest of his house.
In the ocean, he showed no fear.
If it weren9t for the manta rays,
He would go all the way in.
And on roller coasters, he wouldn9t hesitate
He9d run right back up to get on the ride again.
But even this boy,
with his special powers,
Knew his limits.
His instincts were strong
And would let him know when to stop
When it was dangerous
When there was something he didn9t like.
I heard this story,
And it made me wonder what else this boy,
With his strong instincts,
The Boy Who Acted Out of Heart
Journal of Contemporary Narrative Therapy, May2025 Release, p. 29-62.
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