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Broken but bold enough to bounce back

There was a time I didn’t know my worth.
I didn’t know my purpose.,
I’d felt that way since birth.

I would talk to other girls at school,
but when they formed their cliques,
they did not find me “cool.”

Not cool enough to be part of their group.
I was just their sidekick who
got left out of the loop.

Broken, I was losing my strong will,
but neither was I the type 
who could just stand still.

I looked for others like myself; boldly
I bounced back, giddy, in junior high school, 
where I formed bonds of gold.

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Date: 8/18/2025 1:33:00 AM
That's the spirit, Andrea. Bounce back. I know the emotion you describe, but I too bounced back. Poetry hugs from Malta.
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Date: 8/17/2025 8:38:00 PM
Anybody with a memory of those years should relate to this light weight but intense issue at that age. Haven't written for this & don't yet know whether I'll be inspired but I suspect mine would end up most emotive. Love, CayCay
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 8/17/2025 9:20:00 PM
Yes I think many girls had to be going through what I was. Junior high is among my very happiest of times in my life. With more ups than downs. I could not think what to write for this contest as I don't really feel broken. At least not emotionally speaking. You have lots of things to draw from, Caycay. I am surprised this theme is not inspiring you!

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