A Collaborative Mantra of Thanks to Community

A Collaborative Mantra of Thanks to Community

Collaborative art can be an important representation of a person, neighbourhood or community. Creating a poem, artwork or creative project together allows not only the recording of the gifts of folks, but it also ensures continued telling of a story over time.

Belonging Brant and Community Living Brant welcome all opportunities to share stories in creative ways, so when Mabe Kyle brought their gifts of Poetry and Collaborative Process to the ABCD Symposium this year, we were inspired and grateful to have them there.

Below is a copy of the poem created by participants at the May 31 Symposium through Mabe’s collaborative process and creative prompts. Thank you Mabe for holding space for us to be creative together.

I’m really thankful to experience all that exists within and around you

People with a shared vision and reciprocate our gifts

Your kindness and listening ear and warm heart have been important to me

Dreams for the future. People will be respected and treated fairly

People with a shared vision and reciprocate our gifts

Keep sharing your light with kindness, love and support

Dreams for the future. People will be respected and treated fairly

We are grateful for all who revealed their true selves by removing their labels

I am so glad to hear that things are going good for you

Thank you for seeing the need and giving gifts from the heart

Thank you for trying, your efforts are noted

I am so glad to hear that things are going good for you

Thanks for the ice cream at Dairee Delite

Thank you for trying, your efforts are noticed

I’m really thankful to experience all that exists within and around you

Thanks for the ice cream at Dairee Delite

Your kindness and listening ear and warm heart have been important to me

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