Thank You Darlin' Foundation-Programs

Encouraging Youth to Succeed.

POETRY
(Fine Arts & Literacy)

• cultivating creative writing
• forming fluent readers
• developing voices
• publishing young authors
• appreciating literature
• drawing out artistic abilities
• building self-confidence

Poetry slam contestant Using poetry as a tool to further success in overall academics is highly beneficial. It promotes reading, writing, listening and speaking. These are indespensable skills that are necessary in every avenue of daily life.

The following is an inspirational poem by TYD Foundation founder, Carolyn West:
Rainbow

When the Lord whispered in my ear,
Save the children
I became a rainbow filled with hope
My brilliance stretched across the sky
I entered each day with a crescendo
My mantra was “no doubt”
My purpose was not to raise my voice
But to raise the voices of children

Carolyn D. West
Founder and Executive Director
The Thank You Darlin’ Foundation

Be sure to check out the children's poetry and TYD Foundation's Teaching Tips.