In the land of make-believe,
Where the clouds are pink and green,
Lived a little pumice stone,
Who was obnoxious, and sometimes prone
To spew some fiery lava
And cause quite a stir and drama.

But the other stones would chide,
"You can't just spew and hide,
You need to find a way
To calm your temper and not sway."

So they took him to therapy,
To help him see more clearly,
And find a way to vent his ire
Without causing a surge of fire.

It was ironic, they all thought,
That a stone could be taught
To manage its emotions well
And avoid causing a fiery spell.

But with time and practice,
The pumice learned to harness
His emotions and let them pass
Like a surge cloud in the grass.

Now he lives happily,
In the land of make-believe,
With his friends, the other stones,
And he no longer feels alone.

Reflections

1. Why was the pumice stone obnoxious and prone to spewing fiery lava?
2. What did the other stones suggest to help the pumice manage his emotions?
3. Do you think it was easy for the pumice to control his temper, or was it challenging? Why?
4. How did therapy help the pumice manage his emotions, and why was it important?
5. What did the pumice learn from his experience, and how did it affect his relationships with his friends?