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Born Oh So Poor

Born a summer day A country of sunshine A mother a little stray heart that forgets to shine Poor oh so poor Devoid of laughter Hunger my sister Fear my moor Dreaming always dreaming Heart that will not break Soaring always soaring My uniqueness will not forsake

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Skat A

Date: 1/18/2016 1:28:00 PM

Shirley, I was moved by your words..., Awesome write, Thank You for sharing... SKAT...

Tara Michel
Date: 6/19/2018 12:11:00 PM

Thanks Skat.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/17/2015 12:16:00 PM

- Hey Shirley:) - A lovely time to start in an poetry club, autumn and winter is a time we spend a lot of time inside our homes - More time to read and write poetry - I wish you an enjoyable time and warm welcome :) -Thanks for your great first poem - Best wishes and hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Shirley Otar
Date: 11/17/2015 1:11:00 PM

Hi Anne-Lise, Thank so much for the message, it is so great to hear from you. Kind regards Shirley