Say “Hi” Day

Say Hi Day is an annual holiday celebrated on June 11 in memory of Joseph Anthony Cinotti, a special needs teen who passed away at the age of 15. Cinotti consistently made it a practice to warmly greet everyone he encountered, and his positive and cheery disposition endeared him to his local community. I have written a poem to help celebrate

HI

Say Hi Day is a day of cheer
A day to spread the love and spread the cheer
It’s a day to smile and say hello
To friends and strangers, let your kindness show
It doesn’t take much, just a simple hello
To brighten someone’s day, to make their heart glow
A small gesture of kindness, a simple hi
Can make a difference, can lift someone high
On this day, let’s break the ice
Let’s put aside our differences, let’s be nice
Say hi to the old man sitting on the street
Say hi to the child with the dirty feet
Say hi to the neighbor you’ve never met
Say hi to the teacher you’ll never forget
Say hi to the barista who makes your coffee
Say hi to the stranger who looks a little lonely
A simple hi can start a conversation
It can bring people together, it can create a relation
It shows that you care, that you took the time
To acknowledge someone, to make them feel fine
So on this day, spread the hi’s
Spread the joy, the love, and the surprise
Say hi to everyone you meet
And make Say Hi Day a day that’s sweet.

-M.A.D.