Hope

H      O      P      E

“Hopeless,” they mocked her in school —
Oakiness in progeny opened other possibilities!
Palatable pearl curated grand’s hand-me-down.
Everlasting Hope - God’s prize.

1/8/2020
Juliet Ligon’s What's In A Name Poetry Contest
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Roper Avatar
February 1, 2020 at 3:18 PM
Hopeless, is now grand . Children can be so hateful , but I feel that emotions is nurtured from their parents those that model. I was a total loner too shy to hang around other children . There was a hint racism in my parents I ignored because I couldn't understand...
Rodrigues Avatar
February 1, 2020 at 3:29 PM
So sad, Eve. Thanks for sharing a bit of up your heart!
Stiles Avatar
January 18, 2020 at 9:45 AM
Thank heaven she had hope to hang onto. In a few short lines, you ran the gamut of our emotions. Talent in motion! Terri
Rodrigues Avatar
February 1, 2020 at 3:29 PM
Thank you, Terri!
Krutsinger Avatar
January 11, 2020 at 2:30 AM
Gorgeous! The name HOPE is well, hopeful! I always liked that name and GRACE. We have lots of HEAVENS spelled backwards at our school -which is NEVAEH. What is in a name? Everything! Well done! It is always sad when children make fun of each other's names. So so sad.
Rodrigues Avatar
January 11, 2020 at 5:03 AM
Thank you, my friend! :)
Adams Avatar
January 9, 2020 at 8:05 PM
i always adored the name hope...shame how kids can be so cruel... nicely penned, good luck in the contest! :) hugs
Rodrigues Avatar
January 10, 2020 at 12:19 PM
Thank you, Sandra!
Roper Avatar
January 8, 2020 at 8:28 PM
Nicely done, kim, didn't really know what she wanted. Good luck
Rodrigues Avatar
January 8, 2020 at 8:54 PM
Thanks, Eve! GL to you too! Hugs...Kim
Dutta Avatar
January 8, 2020 at 12:56 PM
nicely penned. I admire.
Rodrigues Avatar
January 8, 2020 at 5:17 PM
Thank you, Anisha!
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