By Jasmin Acosta, Healthy Planet Staff Writer
Within the walls of my mind, I live in my ideal world.
Where nature brings me solace,
The chirping of birds eases my racing mind,
And the air carries the smell of freshly trimmed trees.
Where my neighbors and I share not only resources,
But stories, cultures, and dreams,
Promoting the beauty of our diversity.
A community empowered to make a difference,
Where freedom of expression is embraced,
Where every voice is heard,
And our compassion binds us to one another.
I once lived in this world within the walls of my mind,
Until I began to dismantle the barriers that held this world in internal confinement.
One by one, each wall was torn down,
And I used my voice to start to build my community.
The voices of my community members have built a world that once lived in my imagination.
Now it is real, alive, and shared.