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Born Oh So Poor

Born a summer day
A country of sunshine
A mother a little stray
heart that forgets to shine

Poor oh so poor
Devoid of laughter
Hunger my sister
Fear my moor

Dreaming always dreaming
Heart that will not break
Soaring always soaring
My uniqueness will not forsake

Copyright © Shirley Otar | Year Posted 2015

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Beata Agustin Date: 1/10/2025 12:00:00 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Have a blessed New Year. Login to Reply

Skat A Date: 1/18/2016 1:28:00 PM Shirley, I was moved by your words..., Awesome write, Thank You for sharing... SKAT... Login to Reply Tara Michel Date: 6/19/2018 12:11:00 PM Thanks Skat.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 11/17/2015 12:16:00 PM - Hey Shirley:) - A lovely time to start in an poetry club, autumn and winter is a time we spend a lot of time inside our homes - More time to read and write poetry - I wish you an enjoyable time and warm welcome :) -Thanks for your great first poem - Best wishes and hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Shirley Otar Date: 11/17/2015 1:11:00 PM Hi Anne-Lise, Thank so much for the message, it is so great to hear from you. Kind regards Shirley