Living in a world fullOf selfishness and wealth,I feel the need to do something,Reach out to others.

Two-year-old DiegoCalls out to me,His picture spanning the milesFrom faraway Guatemala.

Alone with just his motherAnd very little else,There must be some way to help,Save my money for his life.

It isn’t fair,Growing up with so much,Knowing others suffer inTheir lives day after day,And not doing anything to share.

I can make a difference,In Diego’s poor community,Become his “big brother,”Help him lead a healthyAnd successful life.

Carrying his picture in my pocket,I can’t wait for the momentWhen love wraps his body in blanketsOr when I can finally hold his tiny handIn mine, knowing that I can be a partOf him forever.