Au clair de la lune, mon ami Pierrot, 
Prête-moi ta plume pour écrire un mot.
Ma chandelle est morte, je n’ai plus de feu;
Ouvre-moi ta porte, pour l’amour de Dieu.
(By the light of the moon, my friend Pierrot,
Lend me your pen so I may write a note.
My candle is out, I have no more fire;
Open your door, for the love of God.)
This cherished French rhyme brings us to the heart of what it means to be vulnerable and to connect through the simple act of asking for help in difficult times. The pen and paper, illuminated by the light, become symbols of something greater—nursery rhymes themselves and their timeless ability to heal.
As children, we listened to these rhymes with open hearts, souls, and trusting minds, absorbing their rhyme and lessons without hesitation. They nurtured us, soothed us, and quietly wove connections between us and the world around us. Can we, as adults, return to this way of listening? Can we hear the whispers of healing, unity, and resilience they offer, even now?
The pen and paper also represent the power of storytelling—of capturing life’s truths, hopes, and struggles in ways that speak to the soul. Nursery rhymes, in their simplicity, remind us of the beauty in shared experiences and the strength in coming together. Through their light, we can find our way back to a place of trust, connection, and the possibility of healing a divided world.