Buddy Benches
by Hedy Huss
Lately, I heard of Virginia
installing “buddy benches”
on school playgrounds.
on school playgrounds.
do exist here in Soldotna!
They’re around — check out
your playground.
Taking a seat signals “I’m low.”
A buddy would ease the blow.
A friend joins he or she.
How can they be helped?
What can the difficulty be?
Maybe it’s not being picked for a team?
That would be hurtful,
it would seem.
Talking together might
uncover other feelings.
Stress and sadness can send
all of us reeling.
Kids can seek solace at
that spot.
On day the helper will need help.
Why not?
A simple playground piece
that brings welcomed peace.
