Karen Jones Poet Lyric

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 November 23, 2024 at 8:00 PM This is an outstanding poem. Yes, 13 was a good age. Good health combined with free spirit is a winning combination. Karen Jones November 23, 2024 at 10:38 PM Thanks Hilda!

Duke Beaufort November 22, 2024 at 1:56 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 November 22, 2024 at 2:24 PM I appreciate your kind words Duke!

Daniel Henry Rodgers November 21, 2024 at 5:53 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 November 21, 2024 at 9:23 AM I appreciate your kind words Daniel you made my day! Thank you!

John Read November 20, 2024 at 8:36 AM A tomboy who grew up to be a beautiful lady, enjoyed reading your poem Karen, have a lovely evening. Xx Karen Jones November 20, 2024 at 10:22 AM Aw you make me blush! Thank you John and blessings!

Tom Cunningham November 20, 2024 at 3:07 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 November 20, 2024 at 6:00 AM It’s been a great week! Blessings for your week Tom!

thriveni c mysore November 20, 2024 at 1:40 AM hmm not yet 13! thatz a lovely teen.. nice write dear poet. cheers, be free. Karen Jones November 20, 2024 at 6:00 AM Thriveni thank you!

Yann Rolland November 19, 2024 at 9:44 PM what a lovely poem, you were so lucky to be free like that, few are, enjoyed your lively poem Karen Jones November 20, 2024 at 12:28 AM Thanks Yann!