peace?

peace?
i'd:

; open schools in poor, not well-to-do areas
; plant gardens and trees where we need them most
; advocate for 'adopt don't shop' and no-kill shelters
; attempt to regulate the most offending industries, those that rely on back-breaking human labor
; work to free those that were mistakenly thrown in jail

oh, what i can do?
i can:

; attend community events such as bake sales
; volunteer my time wherever it's needed
; speak kindly and teach others to do the same
; greet everyone with a smile and tell jokes
; listen to the stories of those nearly too old to tell them anymore, and put their minds at peace.

there's not a whole lot me, a sixteen-year old, can do.
but i can sure try.

Abriatis

NY

YWP Alumni

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