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"Heartsongs"
Mattie Stepanek
"About Things That Matter"A publisher printed 200 copies of his collected poems in 2001. The book was called "Heartsongs." Before long, people across the country wanted copies. He wrote four more books of poetry. They have sold more than 1 million copies.
Mattie appeared on television programs and became famous. But he was a very sick boy. He had to use a wheelchair to get around. Mattie spent a lot of time in hospitals. Yet he never seemed sad or angry. Here Mattie Stepanek reads from his poem "About Things That Matter."