A Poem For Ginger

Ginger was the foster teen I met at the school bus stop 
In spite of her burns she was so beautiful and strong
Never forgot her long eyelashes and deep brown eyes
Given by her parents like her severe burns from abuse
Even though she was a joyful spirit and forgiving soul
Resilient enough to love her abuser and persevere
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024


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Date: 6/10/2024 2:54:00 PM
Karen, there is a lot of power in forgiveness. Thanks for sharing this story. Your writing is very powerful and makes a lasting impression.
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Date: 6/10/2024 2:31:00 AM
Loved your acrostic. Pity she is maltreated.
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Karen Jones
Date: 6/10/2024 3:22:00 AM
Yes. I pray she got adopted and treated well.
Date: 6/9/2024 9:44:00 AM
Some memories and people live with us forever.. Nice acrostic poem Karen..
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Karen Jones
Date: 6/9/2024 10:38:00 AM
Thanks Silent One!
Date: 6/8/2024 10:09:00 PM
What a hardship for Ginger. I hope she made her way to a good life. This is an Important poem. It brings the subject of abuse to view.
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Karen Jones
Date: 6/9/2024 1:53:00 AM
She told me her mom put her in the oven when she was a baby! The result was one arm gone and severe burns on her face neck and body! I’ll never forget how calmly she told me and her beautiful eyes. Her mom was mentally ill and despite doing that to Ginger, Ginger still visited her in institution.
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