"Journeys" by Sarah Beth Lupien
Because my family was in danger, we had to leave.
Because we had to leave, we needed to get to another country.
Because we tried to get into America, they put us in this camp.
Because we are in this camp, I know no one cares.
Because no one cares, I lost my family.
Because my family is lost, I am lost too.
Because I am lost, I need help.
Because I need help, they sent someone to listen.
Because someone came and listened, I told them my story.
Because they heard my story, they cared.
Because they cared, they found my family.
Because they found my family, they found me.
Because they found me, I am safe.
Because I wasn’t safe, people must hear my story.
Because I must tell my story, I have much work to do.
Sarah Beth is 10 years old; she lives in South Portland, Maine. Sarah Beth loves being around people; she loves basketball and music and is super-excited to publish her first poem.