SANCTUARY 19

overflows with kids from all over the world
arrayed in rows at desks made of bark.

a daughter who clutches mom’s dress,
and a son who shows off his Nike shirt.

the biggest clenches her fist,
the littlest grasps an incongruous charm,
and a brave girl raises her hand.


What did she lose?

she’s 14 and sees no path forward.
What can this school do for her?

is at front: a colorful map of the world
and the children’s delight.

It won’t be in a black box (that’s just for the photo).
Next the school gets a grass floor
set against an 18 ft. mural.
That will happen in August!