Listen close, my little friends,
I have a tale to tell,
About a word we often use,
That can make our hearts swell.

That little word is "mean",
And though it might sound small,
It has a power deep inside,
To make us feel quite tall.

Sometimes we say it without thought,
And hurt someone we love,
But if we take a moment to hear,
We might see what we're made of.

We can change the way we use this word,
And turn it into something kind,
We can use it to build each other up,
And keep a loving mind.

So next time you're not sure what to do,
Just remember what you've heard,
And think about how you can use that word,
To change the world's whole sound.

Reflections

1. What is the little word that the poem is talking about?
2. How can using the word "mean" affect other people's feelings?
3. What can we do to change the way we use the word "mean" and make a positive impact on the world?