by Christine Maxwell Hand to Heart
Pre-Kindergarten - 12th Grade
Here is a set of bookmarks for you or someone that you know, that has made a difference in the life of a child or another person.
It is a great product for administrators to give to staff members. It can be run on heavier paper and laminated for a lasting keepsake.
Add a ribbon or a starfish pin for an memorable touch!
There is a set of three bookmarks on the sheet. The poem listed below is centered on each bookmark. There is a set in color and another set in black and white.
THE STARFISH POEM
by Loren Eiseley
Once upon a time there was a wise man
who used to go to the ocean
to do his writing.
He had a habit of walking on the beach
before he began his work.
One day he was walking along the shore.
As he looked down the beach,
he saw a human
figure moving like a dancer.
He smiled to himself to think
of someone who would dance to the day.
So he began to walk faster to catch up.
As he got closer, he saw
that it was a young man
and the young man wasn't dancing,
but instead he was reaching
down to the shore, picking up something
and very gently throwing it
into the ocean.
As he got closer he called out,
"Good morning! What are you doing?"
The young man paused,
looked up and replied,
"Throwing starfish in the ocean."
"I guess I should have asked,
why are you throwing starfish in the ocean?"
"The sun is up and the tide is going out.
And if I don't throw them in they'll die."
"But, young man, don't you realize that
there are miles and miles of beach
and starfish all along it.
You can't possibly make a difference!"
The young man listened politely.
Then bent down, picked up another starfish
and threw it into the sea,
past the breaking waves and said-
"It made a difference for that one.“
You make a difference!
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