At the end of two longs days of training, we asked our NYC Democracy Coaches to reflect on the experience in the form of a haiku. Lots of mixed emotions – from excitement to anxiousness to plain old fatigue after a long day.
Boston, Bay Area, and Rhode Island DCs: you’re not alone! We’re all in this together as we kick off GC’s best semester yet.
Terrified for this
But I learned more than I know
Excited for this
To write a haiku
Cannot possibly contain
My full excitement
I am a student
This is very difficult
Work together, please
Me being part of
Generation Citizen
Will be amazing
We will work hard in
Generation Citizen
As the wind blows on
The flowers today
Are like that democracy
Of the USA
Civic engagement
Is so very important
So you must learn it
The great nature of
The lovely democracy
Of the USA
The democracy
Is a tool for us to use
To our advantage
Inspiring students
Of today for tomorrow
Empowering the youth
These two days were long
But I learned a lot of things
I am glad I came
It’s my fifth training
I’m very excited now
My DCs are great
Listening, guiding
Everyone explore yourself
Lead to civil change
Haikus are not fun
But GC is lots of fun
Have a good weekend
Generation is
Citizen democra-
Cy to see for all
Everything was new
I am excited for it
I am ready to start!
On an adventure
To empower youth
Venture forward, cheers
I’m excited for this challenge
I cannot wait to learn from others
And watch us all grow
I love my DCs
Girls take on the world at Pace
So excited to know you
A very long day
Generation Citizen
It was so worth it
Ah! Public speaking!
Two day intensive training
Not so anxious now.
Busy, so much to do
I keep so busy
Tons and tons to do