FREE

Playing football with boys in the street Before training bras and high heels on my feet I was a tomboy when it was cool to be A Carolina girl born wild and free Free to play ball Free to be lost In the hood, in the woods With my shoes off Free to have friends Free to say Amen Free to be me Chasing the white wind Never was one to avoid sun If I wasn’t a girl I’d be the favorite son Fighting like a tiger punched him in the lips Because that dude hit me on my hips Hand over heart swearing to God That one day I’ll be a super star Settling into my humble destiny Loving my life I’m born to be free Free to play ball Free to be lost In the hood, in the woods With my shoes off Carolina Girl Not yet 13 In a black and white world Born to be free

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Hilda Greenhough

Date: 11/23/2024 8:00:00 PM

This is an outstanding poem. Yes, 13 was a good age. Good health combined with free spirit is a winning combination.

Karen Jones
Date: 11/23/2024 10:38:00 PM

Thanks Hilda!

Duke Beaufort

Date: 11/22/2024 1:56:00 PM

Karen, great to be you and to be able to share some of your background with all of us! We all have the opportunity to let some happiness into our existence. It's sometimes tough to figure that out, but you make it sound matter of fact. Really wonderful!

Karen Jones
Date: 11/22/2024 2:24:00 PM

I appreciate your kind words Duke!

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 11/21/2024 5:53:00 AM

Dear Karen, I absolutely loved your poem! It perfectly captures that wild, carefree spirit of childhood. Your memories of playing ball and just being yourself is filled with life. The way you celebrate being a tomboy and dreaming big is both nostalgic and empowering. Your voice shines through beautifully! Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Karen Jones
Date: 11/21/2024 9:23:00 AM

I appreciate your kind words Daniel you made my day! Thank you!

John Read

Date: 11/20/2024 8:36:00 AM

A tomboy who grew up to be a beautiful lady, enjoyed reading your poem Karen, have a lovely evening. Xx

Karen Jones
Date: 11/20/2024 10:22:00 AM

Aw you make me blush! Thank you John and blessings!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/20/2024 3:07:00 AM

Living in the west we sometimes take it for granted, everyone in the plantet should be able to enjoy freedom. Hope your week is going well Karen. Tom

Karen Jones
Date: 11/20/2024 6:00:00 AM

It’s been a great week! Blessings for your week Tom!

thriveni c mysore

Date: 11/20/2024 1:40:00 AM

hmm not yet 13! thatz a lovely teen.. nice write dear poet. cheers, be free.

Karen Jones
Date: 11/20/2024 6:00:00 AM

Thriveni thank you!

Yann Rolland

Date: 11/19/2024 9:44:00 PM

what a lovely poem, you were so lucky to be free like that, few are, enjoyed your lively poem

Karen Jones
Date: 11/20/2024 12:28:00 AM

Thanks Yann!