Editor’s note: Jenny Schnabel wrote the following poem about Capital City Circles Initiative, a program that helps impoverished families achieve self-sufficiency. To find out how to volunteer with the program, call 775-883-6506.
Circles
Poverty, poverty
Such a bad name
Everyone’s loss
And no one’s gain.
All different people
Races and creed
All hands are out
They’re all in need.
“Circles” are good!
“Circles are bright!
Giving hope to people
Where there wasn’t a light.
We need to by allies!
It comes from the heart.
To help someone new
To give them a start.
It’s all about change
Do something new
While we’re helping them change
We will change, too.
It’s a new way of thinking
Hope for the day
Resources and support
To help them on their way.
“If wishes were horses,
Beggars would fly.”
We know that won’t happen
And we know why
Anything you achieve
Comes from hard work
Not sitting on the sofa
Being a jerk.
So please join with me
Be an “ally” today
Let’s make them all champions
With our help in their way!
Jenny Schnabel
Carson City
