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In these times a poem like this can be a much needed balm:

Krystal LaPorta is 31 years old and from Somerville, Ma. She was born in Boston, Ma. LaPorta is the author of a poetry book Beauty and Thorns, published through the Books of Hope organization. Her book can be found in the Somerville Public Library in the teens section. She currently resides in Somerville with her three boys, and enjoys the scenic views and art in and around the city.

Krystal LaPorta

Be Gentle

We are delicate humans

Our hearts weigh heavy

This world only blackens our hearts

We turn cold from all this hate

People taunting kills

another spirit breaking their dreams

They wither away into a frail crisp flower

They say plant another seed. Like it’s that easy..

Grow, be kind, gentle,loving

let your soft petals bloom in your life.

Shine! But your hurt becomes their hurt cycling through to each home.

Learned hate through poverty, greed, jealousy, and discrimination.

It’s a storm that covers this earth like a dark shadow

and yet we still seek hope,

Light in every corner,

Love with every chance,

Grow another seed and

Love everyday, and cherish our family

because time is ticking,

and we have to live in today,

so be kind

and make it beautiful.

— Krystal LaPorta

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