Beryl Edmonds Poet Rhyme

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Written 14th November 2025

Hard to Believe

Once a poor needy child turned up at school
In just an oversized jumper, no shoes
She was soon taken from out of the class 
Never saw her again, the poor sad lass.

I recall her, hoping that all is well
Did she find happiness, or was life hell
Maybe she's a wife and a mother too
I sincerely hope all her dreams came true.

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Curtis Johnson June 14, 2026 at 5:01 AM Very touching. It's always great to know that there are those like you who care. Thanks for sharing. Cj. Beryl Edmonds June 14, 2026 at 11:05 AM Thank you Curtis, it’s hard to see a child like that, with no shoes or suitable clothes on their back. Once seen, never forgotten… Beryl

Shadow Hamilton December 8, 2025 at 7:19 AM this reminds us all to look and help if we can so many are without the basic needs this time of year ty Beryl for the reminder great write hugs Shadow Beryl Edmonds December 8, 2025 at 11:31 AM Thank you Shadow, we have helped where we can, but hubby is not well now so I’m helping him all I can… Beryl

Jennifer Proxenos December 2, 2025 at 9:44 AM Hi my dear friend, a very thoughtful, sad write, which brings out your kind nature you nurture and always display. LOVE AND HUGS, Jennifer. Beryl Edmonds December 2, 2025 at 3:19 PM Hi Jennifer, it was a sad day, to see a small girl come into school dressed so badly. I hope she was loved and that it was all down to poverty, which, back in those days, was often the case. Thank you, love and hugs returned… Beryl

Len Gasun November 29, 2025 at 3:59 PM I sincerely hope too. What a beautifully sad poem you penned my dear poet friend. I love it and enjoyed a lot. If this is for a contest, a great winning piece for me. Thanks a lot for sharing. My pleasure reading from you today, Belated thanks also for your warm congratulatory greetins on my POTD win, God bless you and your poetry. Hugs Beryl Edmonds November 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM Thank you Len. The poem was not for a contest, it was something that happened at school and I often think about that poor girl and hope that she has had a wonderful life. God bless you and your poetry too. Hugs returned… Beryl

Paige Hind November 27, 2025 at 3:47 PM A sad story- hope all ended well for her too, yes it is unbelievable Beryl Edmonds November 27, 2025 at 4:20 PM Thank you Paige, I hope the girl did well too, it’s so sad what some have to live through… Beryl

David Crandall November 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM Wow, why was she taken from class - because of no shoes? Sad. It's funny how some of those things stick so strongly in our memories. I remember a girl who came to our kindergarten class and just cried and cried, so they sent her home, and she never came back that year. David Crandall November 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM I hope she did well, too! I bet she did. Folks are resilient. Beryl Edmonds November 21, 2025 at 7:07 PM Thank you David, I imagine the school would have considered the girl was a child in need, they would have contacted social services, that’s what I think would have happened. I hope the girl did well… Beryl

Daniel Henry Rodgers November 18, 2025 at 8:38 AM Dear Beryl, It left me thinking about how many people we cross paths with briefly and then never know what became of them. That mix of sadness and hope you captured feels very real. I like how you kept it direct and uncluttered, as it makes the memory feel even more vivid. Autumn Blessings, Dear Beryl, Daniel Beryl Edmonds November 18, 2025 at 9:42 AM Thank you Daniel, I felt so sorry for that little girl. Who knows if life has served her well, I truly hope it has. Blessings returned… Beryl

Victor Buhagiar November 17, 2025 at 1:24 AM Hi Beryl, you have tender thoughts. Loved this poem. Beryl Edmonds November 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM Thank you Victor, some things you see in life are never forgotten, this was one of those things… Beryl

Paula Goldsmith November 15, 2025 at 10:50 AM "Hard to Believe" is a powerful write/story. No child should suffer. True for many.... Have a blessed/wonderful weekend writing away............ Beryl Edmonds November 15, 2025 at 5:05 PM I agree Paula, no child should suffer, sadly some do. Enjoy a poetic day… Beryl

Keyonda Aldana November 15, 2025 at 6:55 AM • Heartbreaking • Painful • Emotional • Traumatic • Perfectly Penned • Intense • Short & Sweet Beryl Edmonds November 15, 2025 at 9:07 AM Thank you Keyonda, yes it was traumatic for us school kids to see, must have been awful for the poor girl… Beryl

Sara Kendrick November 15, 2025 at 5:30 AM Great work to remind us of what poverty can do to a person. I can feel the emotion in each line. I hope she had a better life at some point in her life. Sara K Beryl Edmonds November 15, 2025 at 9:02 AM I hope that girl found a better life too, I’ve never forgotten her and never will. Thank you Sara… Beryl

sara Etgen-Baker November 14, 2025 at 5:42 PM I grew up in a poor neighborhood and often wonder what became of some of those poor children. nicely done! Beryl Edmonds November 15, 2025 at 12:08 AM Yes, it’s sad to say many children suffered poverty back in the day. Thank you Sara