In "Her Sweet Weigh on My Heart a Night" by Emily Dickinson, the speaker describes the emotional weight another person can have on us. Think about someone who has made a lasting impact on your life. In what ways do you still carry that person with you?

Prompt Response: One of my best friends, Gracie, is such a loving and kind person. She lights up any room she walks into. Gracie has been so kind to me in the time I've known her, making me want to be a better person myself. So I carry he with me, reminding me that I can, and should, try to be kinder to everyone I meet.

Summary: In class, we continued to work on our heart pictures, as well as completing a CommonLit about an Emily Dickinson Poem.

Reflection: Thinking about today's prompt reminds me to continue to strive to be a better version of myself, despite my exhaustion and reluctance to do so.

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