Box of chocolates Quote by Eric Nickel
“The boy sat at his desk, Watching, Observing, Always aware. He saw the joy, The friendships, Heard the giggles, Yet knew these things not, In him. Than he saw her, The beautiful little girl, Always sitting alone, Hiding, Scared, Lost. When Valentine's Day arrived, He watched from his little corner, As his classmates exchanged, Cards, candies, smiles. He stood from his desk, Gathered his courage, And slowly approached the little girl. He handed her the little card he had made, The tiny box of chocolates, And smiled, As she smiled, crying. He returned to his desk, As the others, oblivious, Noticed not, The little boy, And the little girl, In the back of the room, Giggling.”
About This Quote
A shy boy observes his classmates and a lonely girl, gathers courage, and offers kindness on Valentine's Day, creating a tender connection.
In simple terms: A boy helps a lonely girl on Valentine's Day.
Key Takeaway
Small acts of bravery can change someone's day.
Themes
courage
kindness
loneliness
connection
Mood
hopeful
empathetic
Type
narrative
inspirational
When to use this quote
- classroom
- valentines day
- first kindness
- peer support
Key Concepts
social anxiety
empathy
adolescence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you notice quiet peers?
- What holds you back from reaching out?
A Different Perspective
The boy may still feel invisible after the act.
