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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

Copyright © Trudy Diane Rider | Year Posted 2009

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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 Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

John Heck Date: 3/4/2009 11:19:00 AM Dear Trudy - Congratulations on your BIG WIN in Nigel's contest! Peace always, John Login to Reply

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. Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

Debbie Guzzi Date: 2/17/2009 8:57:00 AM Congrates Trudi! Keep inspiring us!Light & Love Debbie Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

Barbara Gorelick Date: 2/16/2009 2:39:00 PM Congrats on this winning poem..you are no longer last in line. BG Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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. Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply