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Her Own Family Did Not Appear To Care

Katie Kay’s time was mostly spent with us.
She had six older sisters and brothers.
She was my daughter’s best friend with no fuss.
Family, I became one of her mothers.

Katie had a magical angel’s voice.
We learned this during a holiday play.
Our family sat in front as was our choice.
Katie’s family sat not too far away.

Curtains parted and Katie Kay was there.
Opened her mouth and had me mesmerized.
Her own family did not appear to care.
Her beautiful voice brought tears to my eyes.

I encouraged her to come more often.
Wishing her family I could help soften.

Written 12-31-2018                    Contest:  Beautiful Sadness
                                                Sponsor: John Hamilton

Copyright © Caren Krutsinger | Year Posted 2018

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John Hamilton Date: 1/15/2019 11:47:00 AM Nice write Caren, sorry it didn't make the cut in my contest but it's very good! Login to Reply Caren Krutsinger Date: 1/15/2019 12:38:00 PM Thank you John. It is not the win for me, it is the challenge of writing poems in different styles. No worries my friend.

M. L. Kiser Date: 1/2/2019 5:28:00 PM Wow, If only we could recognize the gold we have right under our noses...well penned. Good luck with the contest. Login to Reply Caren Krutsinger Date: 1/3/2019 12:23:00 AM I think we do not recognize it until we lose it oftentimes which is so so sad.

Michelle Faulkner Date: 1/1/2019 1:08:00 PM This is so lovingly written, not sure if it is a true story but so moving, best of luck in the contest! Login to Reply Caren Krutsinger Date: 1/1/2019 3:52:00 PM It is. I remember the child’s mouth opening and tears came to my eyes. I looked at her family and was horrified they were busy talking to their friends.