Big

Children, be careful
what you wish for cause you may
get more than you like.

The Lion King

The circle of life
comes with joy and pain-- why not
live it worry free.

Up

We're never too old
nor too young to enjoy life--
our great adventure.

The Wizard of Oz

Yellow roads may lead
to emerald cities but there's
no place quite like home.

Beauty and the Beast

Life becomes way more
beautiful when we can look
beyond what we see.

Rock-a-Doodle

The sun will always
shine for those that use their voice
for the greater good.

Trolls

Some look high and low
but happiness is found when
we search our own selves.

Moana

Exploration of
scenery and self reveals
our true destiny.

Pinocchio

Being real means you
allow your conscience to guide
you towards honesty.

The Princess and the Frog

When you're pursuing
your dreams you'll rely less on
a prince to save you.

Despicable Me

A little love and
positive influence can
light up the darkness.

How To Train Your Dragon

Show compassion cause
in times of trouble your foe
may become a friend.

Mulan

Sometimes all we need
is bravery and belief
to find our true selves.

Frozen

Family comes first
when we understand blood is
thicker than water.

Shrek

Eventually
love proves it's not bout what we
see but what we feel.

Happy Feet

If we allow it
our  gifts can be stolen by
uniformity.

Finding Nemo

No matter how lost
we feel in this big world, love
will bring us back home.

The Sandlot

Dreams lived and fears faced
with the right group of people
to believe in us.

Inside out

Just as up needs down,
happiness needs sadness like
we need each other.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Without anyone
to share your chocolate with,
life can be unsweet.

Finding Neverland

Imagination
makes a way for us to stay
forever youthful.

Horton Hears a Who

We're not different
cause a person's a person--
black, white, big or small.

August Rush

Follow the music
and you'll find the life you seek
is right before you.

Charlotte's Web

Friends are like mirrors--
they come in many forms to
show our radiance.

Aladdin

Wishes come with costs
cause deception is not free
so just be yourself.

Ratatouille

Our gift makes room when
we stay true to ourselves and
our higher calling.

Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium

Your inner sparkle
is dimmed if you don't believe
in your potential.

The Good Dinosaur

Earn the right to leave
your mark by doing something
for a greater cause.

The Lorax

Someone like you must
plant a seed and let it grow
for a better world.

Meet the Robinsons

Despite the choice of
rejection or invention--
keep moving forward.

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Happy National Poetry Month!

My theme for this year is dedicated to children's movies. During the month of January I spent 3 weeks watching nothing but adolescent films and I was blown away by how inspired I became by the messages each story told.. Through haiku I will revist the lessons I've learned from those movies and attempt the infamous 30 for 30. This will be challenging, but I'm always up for a good challenge. Stay tuned..