Debbie Duncan Poet Couplet

Beauty Queen

Beauty Queen
Yes indeed, for all to see.

And what a doll you are.
Sun - lit colored ringlets in a row.

You do your little dance for the judges.
For all the world to see, you are the color of poetry.

Second on your talent, as you went strolling by them.
Walking in your sun bonnet and percale, singing along. 

Big blue eyes to sparkle and shine.
Then one day they found you dead.

Seems God called you home at last.
Said,  come rest your weary head.

Your name on the tombstone read:
     JonBenet  Ramsey!




3/ 28/ 2012,,,, I put my 8month old daughter in about 4- 5 pageants. She was about 3 last time as I put her on stage, I thought no more of this.

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Sukmawati Komala May 5, 2013 at 1:59 AM Fabulous write my dear sista Debbie... so very beautiful <3 <3 <3 Debbie Duncan June 8, 2013 at 2:07 PM thank you ;}

Cecilia Macfarlane April 22, 2013 at 3:48 PM Touching tribute to a little beauty who died in a senseless tragedy, may those responsible one day face their fate for this unsolved crime. Hugs Debbie Duncan April 22, 2013 at 6:36 PM yes they will be judged one day.

Anthony O. Mitchell Jr. April 7, 2013 at 1:07 PM I like your haiku, but I like this write too. Good write Debbie. Debbie Duncan April 7, 2013 at 3:21 PM Thank you Tony ;}

Richard D Seal April 7, 2013 at 6:36 AM Hi Debbie, Not familiar with the story you speak of but I,ve been much for the beauty contest scene, pleased to hear you've pulled away from it now. Thanks for dropping by mine. You write interesting poems I'll call again. Take care, Richard Richard D Seal April 7, 2013 at 6:38 AM I've never been, missed a whole word lol

Bl Devnath April 6, 2013 at 10:29 AM Nice, very nice poem, enjoyed. Loved always, bl Debbie Duncan April 6, 2013 at 3:48 PM ;}

Andrea Dietrich April 5, 2013 at 6:24 PM to let you know, my willow is the solo dancing tree poem!

Daver Austin April 4, 2013 at 9:21 AM Good for you, Deb. beauty contests seem so unnatural for children. Love, daver Debbie Duncan April 4, 2013 at 7:24 PM ;}

Suzanne Delaney April 3, 2013 at 9:47 PM Before I got to the end I thought...sounds like Jon Benet.... sometimes weadore looking at pretty things but have to remeber they have flesh and feelings. Good decision on your daughter...they need to find power in more than just good looks. Thanks for stopping by and saying Hi oday. SuZ Debbie Duncan April 4, 2013 at 7:19 PM Thank you Suzy ;}

Sara Kendrick April 3, 2013 at 3:58 PM JonBenet's story was a sad one and the story of what followed after her murder was sad..I hope that they find who did the murder...Thanks for stopping by..Sara

Andrea Dietrich April 2, 2013 at 11:06 PM I love how you made this a tribute for that poor little girl who died so senselessly. Thanks for making me remember her. Debbie Duncan April 2, 2013 at 11:22 PM Yes, very sad.

Duke Beaufort April 2, 2013 at 7:37 PM Goodness your poem brings that whole story back to life. It's always great to hear from you! There are so many abusive things and terrible things that happen. I hope you feel lucky as I do to be where I am right now--somewhat old (62) and alive! (I estimate you at 21)! from your picture. Debbie Duncan April 2, 2013 at 8:33 PM ;}

Robert Johnson April 2, 2013 at 5:12 PM Nice to hear the voice of sanity. May your daughters beauty shine in all the right ways. Peace. :) Debbie Duncan April 2, 2013 at 7:47 PM ;}

Anne-Lise Andresen April 2, 2013 at 3:32 AM Debbie, a poem that is beautiful and sad. - (Always sad when death comes, and we have to say goodbye .....) - oxox / / Anne-Lise :) Debbie Duncan April 2, 2013 at 7:47 PM thank you Anne ;}

Eileen Manassian April 2, 2013 at 2:33 AM Thanks for sharing your thoughts on beauty pageants, Debbie. I mirror your sentiments. There is more to life than inner beauty...however, we must admit that outer beauty is an asset to be admired...in the right way! :) Your little one just be quite a beauty! :) Debbie Duncan April 2, 2013 at 3:21 AM Thank you Eileen ;}

Sukmawati Komala April 2, 2013 at 1:15 AM very sweet and beautifully written my sweet friend :) wishing you a blessing day <3 luv and hugs :) Sk Debbie Duncan April 2, 2013 at 1:39 AM I thank you ;}

Donna Jones April 1, 2013 at 9:35 PM Great tribute to a sweet child and good for you for reading your daughters body language..enough is enough...enjoyed Debbie...Donna Debbie Duncan April 1, 2013 at 11:21 PM Thank you Donna ;}