Acceptance

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Congrates Trudi! Keep inspiring us!Light & Love Debbie

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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