If I Can Stop One Heart from Breaking

Do you have days when you step back to observe the world, but find the view overwhelming? So much pain, so much horror, so much injustice and hopelessness...

I re-stumbled upon Emily Dickinson's poem last night, one that I have always loved. Such a simple poem, but so full of hope and compassion. It gave me another perspective, reminding me that all is not lost.

If I can stop one heart from breaking,

I shall not live in vain;

If I can ease one life the aching,

Or cool one pain,

Or help one fainting robin

Unto his nest again,

I shall not live in vain.