To @Dave Joseph Jr—and to all who move with care and intention,
Your words don’t just speak—they remain. They offer more than a moment; they offer belonging. With each line, you plant a reminder that connection lives beyond the scroll, that presence is not measured in visibility but in what we nurture when no one’s watching.
“The children watching us / won’t remember what we posted— / they’ll remember / what we planted.”
That truth lingers. It invites me to ask: What seeds am I tending? What stories will remain in the hands and hearts of those who come after?
You’ve woven a testament to steady, grounded action. Not action for recognition—but for restoration, for care, for weaving something whole. You reminded me that love can be a daily practice, quiet and consistent. That courage can sound like listening. That community is not built with slogans, but with the space we make for one another.
This isn’t a trend. It’s a path. One we walk together.
This means something. It has heart and spirit. It's the boost we all need to continue this journey. To get up and rebuild, connect, and grow. This is perfect. I don't want to repeat myself. DAMN! GREAT! WOW! THANK YOU! I needed to read something like this today. Enjoy the day. Until then, be cool 😎 and you.
Beautiful poem! Thank you for sharing it. I feel like I’ll need to read it again and again.
Thank you! Thank you for sharing it with others. Please print it out for encouragement.
Best poem I’ve read on Substack ⚔️
Thank you! Thank you!
So beautiful Dave. Words that so many of us on here need to read 🤍
To @Dave Joseph Jr—and to all who move with care and intention,
Your words don’t just speak—they remain. They offer more than a moment; they offer belonging. With each line, you plant a reminder that connection lives beyond the scroll, that presence is not measured in visibility but in what we nurture when no one’s watching.
“The children watching us / won’t remember what we posted— / they’ll remember / what we planted.”
That truth lingers. It invites me to ask: What seeds am I tending? What stories will remain in the hands and hearts of those who come after?
You’ve woven a testament to steady, grounded action. Not action for recognition—but for restoration, for care, for weaving something whole. You reminded me that love can be a daily practice, quiet and consistent. That courage can sound like listening. That community is not built with slogans, but with the space we make for one another.
This isn’t a trend. It’s a path. One we walk together.
Fantastic post Dave! I love it.
Thanks for the encouragement.
This means something. It has heart and spirit. It's the boost we all need to continue this journey. To get up and rebuild, connect, and grow. This is perfect. I don't want to repeat myself. DAMN! GREAT! WOW! THANK YOU! I needed to read something like this today. Enjoy the day. Until then, be cool 😎 and you.
That is beautiful, Dave. Absolutely beautiful.
Best poem for the writers. Although we are not famous or trendy as "influencers" but we Write what we feel. Raw & real .🤍
Amen and Amen!