It matters that the world knows
We must celebrate the gift of life
Every day in some way, and
We must always remember
To play after every storm.
It matters that the world knows
All children are truly blessed
With the gifts of gentleness,
Trust, and compassion, which
Should guide the wisdom of grown-ups.
It matters the world knows
We each have a song in our heart
That can inspire us in good times and
Hard times if we take the time to listen.
It matters that the world knows
Our senses can help us discover the hidden and non-hidden
Enchantment in life, if we use them fully.
We must choose our words and wants
Carefully, or we could forever hurt others
With these dangerous weapons.
It matters that the world knows
Strength and value of all things created
Must be measured by character and commitment
Rather than by might and wealth.
It matters that the world knows
We must heed the valuable lessons of
Everyday life, through the celebration of
Children and Heartsongs, senses and words,
Or we could lose in our journey to the future.
It matters that the world knows
A person by my name and being existed
With a strong spirit and eternal mindset
To become a peacemaker for all,
By sharing the things that really matter.It matters that the world knows
We must celebrate the gift of life
Every day in some way, and
We must always remember
To play after every storm.
It matters that the world knows
All children are truly blessed
With the gifts of gentleness,
Trust, and compassion, which
Should guide the wisdom of grown-ups.
It matters the world knows
We each have a song in our heart
That can inspire us in good times and
Hard times if we take the time to listen.
It matters that the world knows
Our senses can help us discover the hidden and non-hidden
Enchantment in life, if we use them fully.
We must choose our words and wants
Carefully, or we could forever hurt others
With these dangerous weapons.
It matters that the world knows
Strength and value of all things created
Must be measured by character and commitment
Rather than by might and wealth.
It matters that the world knows
We must heed the valuable lessons of
Everyday life, through the celebration of
Children and Heartsongs, senses and words,
Or we could lose in our journey to the future.
It matters that the world knows
A person by my name and being existed
With a strong spirit and eternal mindset
To become a peacemaker for all,
By sharing the things that really matter.
June 2001, Mattie Stepanek






This was written by Mattie J.T. Stepanek, an extraordinary
child who suffered from Dysautonomic Mitochondrial Myopathy. Mattie
started writing poems when he was 3 years old. He was a brilliant light
for fourteen years but his work lives on! Mattie wrote this poem when
he was just 11. You can learn more about Mattie at
http://www.mattieonline.com/about.htm. I hope you are as inspired as I
was when I read the poem!

That is a truly beautiful and inspiring piece.

froem th mouths of babes,good post,Thank You!

That is just beautiful