These two poems are examples of our students’ expressions of connection and caring for their foster children.

A FRIENDSHIP BRIDGE
We have a friend, we’ve never seen; 
He lives in a country far away.
We write him letters
As often as we may.
It seems to us that letters
Build a bridge across the sea
O’er which we go to visit him,
And he comes to visit KCC!

Adapted by KCC from the original poem written by Alice Crowell Hoffman. Recited by Jaime Hills June 2002.

HOME OF A FOSTER CHILD
A little hut rests on his land, its walls a-crumble-it can barely stand,
It’s one lone room is a sight to see- a sight from another century.
And, on the floor no fancy mat- just plain earth trodden down flat.
A small fire, the cooking spot and source of what light the family got.
I’d like to go to Africa and visit Francis in Ghana
So I will not grow to be judgmental 
But, become a caring and pro-active individual.

Adapted by KCC from the original poem written by William Hurley. Recited by Catherine Hitches, June 2002.