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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

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Duke Beaufort

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.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 6/10/2024 2:31:00 AM

Loved your acrostic. Pity she is maltreated.

Karen Jones
Date: 6/10/2024 3:22:00 AM

Yes. I pray she got adopted and treated well.

Silent One

Date: 6/9/2024 9:44:00 AM

Some memories and people live with us forever.. Nice acrostic poem Karen..

Karen Jones
Date: 6/9/2024 10:38:00 AM

Thanks Silent One!

Hilda Greenhough

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.

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.