🧡 A Poem for Lawmakers on Valentine's Day

Published: Wed, 02/14/24

Happy Have a Heart for The Arc Day!

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A Valentine's Poem for Lawmakers by Ashley Ford, Director of Public Policy & Advocacy, The Arc of Texas:In the Lone Star State, under skies so vast, A plea from hearts, a message steadfast, To the lawmakers, with power and sway, A Valentine's wish for a brighter day. Oh, esteemed voices in the Texas hall,
Listen closely to our heartfelt call. Let compassion guide, let empathy start, Have a Heart for The Arc, a place in your heart. Roses bloom bright, violets stand tall, Yet love's canvas paints a broader sprawl. For in this tapestry, rich and diverse, Disability's part, it's not a curse. Love, like access, should be for all, Breaking down barriers, Texas tall. Inclusion's the melody, a harmonious song, Where everyone belongs, where all belong. Beyond the politics, beyond the floor, Lies a
chance to open a welcoming door, To embrace differences, to bridge the space, In a state where all find their rightful place. On this day of love, let it spark a new start, To heed this call, to have a Heart for The Arc. In unity, progress finds its chart, For a Texas that cherishes every part. May this echo, sincere and true, Happy Valentine's Day, with hope anew. Let hands forming hearts play a part, For The Arc, from every heart.

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