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In a little purse she carried
She called “her so many things,”
When her Mama had to tarry,
She’d play with her so many “blings.”

There was a ten cent plastic dolly,
A handkerchief for her nose;
A rock of a pinkish color,
In the general shape of a rose.

Her little purse finally discarded,
For a red backpack filled with books,
A collection of lipsticks, a cell phone,
With pictures of boys with good looks.

Little girl’s purse is now a Femdi,
She grew up so rich and so wise,
It is filled with money and makeup,
A collection of no surprise.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Lee Sr. Avatar
August 22, 2019 at 12:22 PM
Alas!!! too lovely, lovingly keep sake a mother's breath of longing memories for the times, the mind and the heart... A tender warm write... James
Lamoureux Avatar
August 15, 2019 at 9:16 AM
I like the portrayal of innocence. The desire to be grown up and then the childishness of being a grown up.
Onclaud Avatar
August 14, 2019 at 3:41 PM
branded things don't define us...wonderfully handled,sun..huggs
La France Avatar
August 14, 2019 at 12:15 PM
Sun lite, oh what an emotional write, it touched me deeply. I am a girl who did not discard my childhood things and I am proud of that, well done !
Andresen Avatar
August 14, 2019 at 5:11 AM
- Contents of a lady's handbag ... can tell a lot ... - Lovely written, Sunlite :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Romios Avatar
August 12, 2019 at 8:15 PM
An, the joy of growing up. Sweet!!! Panagiota R
Romios Avatar
August 12, 2019 at 8:17 PM
Ah, the joy of growing up. Sweet Panagiota F
Pandit Avatar
August 12, 2019 at 12:48 PM
So true to real life--I see the transformation..how her likes changed..well articulated, SW.
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