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Acceptance

Acceptance Red Headed Little girl Always last in line Laughed at by the other kids Blue eyes pleading for acceptance from her peers. Inspired by the poerty contest Prime-ary School by Nigel Fawcett

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Jay Loveless

Date: 4/8/2009 11:44:00 AM

This fits my story..glad but saddened that you shared the same, love another outcasted readhead, Jese

Daver Austin

Date: 4/3/2009 6:39:00 AM

I taught public school for 30 years and I've seen far too much of this sort of isolation. I do hope some of the snobs and pretty people read your great poem. Oh, Trudy, talk your hubby out of it! My son played in the Kansas City Philharmonic and hated it, moved to Frisco. I've been to Frisco...I'll take Colorado. Love, daver

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 3/31/2009 3:36:00 PM

Boy! ...I can relate to this one. I was pathologically shy in high school, lacking the confidence to congregate. Well done Trudy! Best wishes, Keith

John Heck

Date: 3/4/2009 11:19:00 AM

Dear Trudy - Congratulations on your BIG WIN in Nigel's contest! Peace always, John

John Weber

Date: 2/27/2009 12:49:00 PM

Wonderful expression of exclusion, Trudy! Rarely does the cruelty of the schoolyard breathe on the page (or screen) such as this. Congrats on the win! Warm regards, John.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/19/2009 1:59:00 PM

Trudy, I understand the plight of one who struggles for acceptance. Too bad children can be so mean to each other. I never understood it, but your poem speaks volumes in few words. I appreciate your kind words on "Feline Survivor." It's an issue I have worked with the Humane Society to combat for many years. Love, Carolyn

Brian Strand

Date: 2/18/2009 12:29:00 AM

Congrats on your succes in Nigel's contest Trudy.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments

Arany P.

Date: 2/17/2009 10:50:00 PM

this is so sad... but so true!! i have always tried to befriend everyone i can... never trying to leave one behind... that is all you can to do to try put an end to situatuins like this!! nicely done!! ~ Arany

Donna Golden

Date: 2/17/2009 12:23:00 PM

Trudy, this poem reminds us how others are affected by our actions...or lack of action. Well done, and congrats on your first place win!! Donna

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 2/17/2009 8:57:00 AM

Congrates Trudi! Keep inspiring us!Light & Love Debbie

Michael Jordan

Date: 2/16/2009 4:28:00 PM

Hi Trudy - You know I read your blog and got called away and just now seeing your name reminded - I'm so glad you guys got good news - Wonderful to hear Trudy - Congratulations on placing 1st in Nigel's contest - God Bless, MJ

Robin L. Gass

Date: 2/16/2009 3:58:00 PM

Congratulationd on your first place win in Nigels contest with this beautifully written piece that captures those feelings so well. well done! Love, Robin

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 2/16/2009 2:39:00 PM

Congrats on this winning poem..you are no longer last in line. BG

Carrie Richards

Date: 2/16/2009 2:24:00 PM

Congratulations Trudy!! This was a winning poem that touched my heart! Excellent 1st place choice!! Love, Carrie

Brandee Augustus

Date: 2/16/2009 2:05:00 PM

It's amazing how the cruelty of children never changes. Very cute and eye opening poem. Congratulations on your first place win.

Sharon Winter

Date: 2/6/2009 4:44:00 PM

Excellent write for the contest. Think we can all relate to this in one way or another from our primary years. Good luck Trudy! Love, shar

Carrie Richards

Date: 2/6/2009 2:45:00 PM

Those are the painful things kids never forget. Well written, sad and so unfair, but quite often the down side of childhood...kids have no idea the harm that comes from those taunts. ~ Carrie

Alli B.

Date: 2/6/2009 1:57:00 PM

Wow...this is really good....the words hit me hard and stuck there....i just wish that people didn't judge others by the way they look.....thanks for sharing this poem...its beautiful....*alli