We all walk around 

in a bubble each day.

It holds how we're feeling 

in a colorful way. 

Sometimes our bubble 

is pink, calm, and light.

Sometimes it’s yellow—

sunny and bright.

It can turn blue 

when we’re sad.

Then a deep red 

when we get mad.

And if we get tired 

from a long day,

that’s when our bubble 

can even turn gray.

Colors can change 

as quick as a blink,

swirling blue to red,

to yellow to pink.

Our bubbles keep us safe —

our feelings inside.

Some bubbles are thin,

others, thick and wide.

The thicker the bubble —

the harder to pop.

A thick, happy bubble 

is tough to stop.

But some think it’s fun 

to pop someone’s bubble.

With mean words and shouts,

they go looking for trouble.

Their own bubbles get thin

and flicker a deep red.

Maybe a bad moment

got stuck in their head.

So on those days 

when your bubble is bright,

fill it up, make it thick,

let it wrap you tight.

Let mean words bounce 

off your bubble and fall,

then float right along,

like they’re nothing at all.

Keep your bubble strong,

whatever is said.

If yours turns red, just breathe —

then shake it pink instead.

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Be gentle with bubbles —

they don’t always make a sound.

But pop one, and its colors

puddle on the ground.

It can take a while

to gather them all

and make a new bubble —

thick, round, and tall.

And if you notice a bubble

that’s wearing thin,

share a little pink

to help fill it in.

-Julie Himmler