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Doris, the Magic Troll

The tales they told of Doris In the hills of Tazeltoff Are remembered by the others Who would jeer and tease and scoff It seemed that little Doris Was a timid little thing When trolls of young and old Would always laugh and run and sing She hid behind the bushes When other trolls would call But then, one day they tricked her And they tossed to her, their ball And as she ran into the glen How they were all amazed For where she trod, now mushrooms grew! Instantly! They praised They saw that she had magic feet Though all she knew was shame She felt that being different For her shyness, was to blame Realizing she was special As the trolls loved mushroom stew! Doris learned there was a place for all A place for me and you Celebrating Diversity Doris, the Magic Troll

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Date: 12/2/2021 6:40:00 PM
Just looked at this one again. This time it reminds me of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. (Doesn't it?). Season's best, Mike!
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Mike Gentile
Date: 12/3/2021 7:15:00 AM
Season's Best GW!!!!!
Date: 10/15/2021 11:20:00 AM
Three levels to this one, Mike: Sweet, Sweeter, and Sweetest! Maybe you can write two more about Doris, the troll. Then you'll have yourself a 'Trollogy!' ~ gw
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Mike Gentile
Date: 10/15/2021 12:00:00 PM
Maybe I should!!! Thanks GW!
Date: 10/13/2021 11:14:00 AM
Wow! Mike, What a well-written poem with a powerful message. We all are unique but there's place for all who embrace unity and diversity. I loved this and going straight to my favs. PS, this would make a great children's book. Go for it! Have a wonderful day;-)Alexis
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Mike Gentile
Date: 10/13/2021 11:57:00 AM
Thanks for the wonderful complement Alexis !! Happy Wednesday xxoo
Date: 10/13/2021 11:01:00 AM
Hello Mike Gentile, love the ending of this poem.I loved that she discovered she had magic after all. Happy Wednesday. xxxx-oooo.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 10/13/2021 3:28:00 PM
Hello Mike Gentile, happy Wednesday to you. xxxx-oooo. Mike.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 10/13/2021 11:56:00 AM
Happy Wednesday and thanks Darlene xxoo
Date: 10/13/2021 9:52:00 AM
This is very unique and tenderly told, Mike. There is a place for everyone, and we all have some kind of special gift.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 10/13/2021 11:56:00 AM
Yes we surely do! Thanks Jenna xxoo
Date: 10/13/2021 9:39:00 AM
I like this tale of trolls, Mike. People do underestimate strength of diversity. Wonderful metaphoric write--superb sentiments.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 10/13/2021 11:56:00 AM
Thanks so much Vijay!!!

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