Dictionary for a Better World: Poems, Quotes, and Anecdotes from A to Z

Dictionary for a Better World: Poems, Quotes, and Anecdotes from A to Z — page 9
Ally Take one cup of understanding When you listened without interruption after I explained why a joke you made about my faith wasn’t funny to me then apologized afterwards Two dollops of fortitude When you stood next to me when a pack of bullies made fun of my complexion staring at them so fiercely I thought each of them would dissolve until one by one they walked away defeated Three pinches of support When you were the only friend to show up at my first solo piano recital Afterwards my no-nonsense mother said You should invite him over for dinner sometime Stir and marinate When you did each of these things I realized this unbreakable unshakable support is the vital ingredient in a wholehearted ally List a list or inventory of items people places or ideas 10