Ann Gilmour Poet Rhyme

My Life

Auburn hair and freckles, but such a sickly child
Cossetted and nurtured, no permission to be wild
Always painfully shy, with both cheeks blushing red
Unable to blossom, she went inwards instead
A grown up who struggled with confidence and living
To strive in a world that was so unforgiving
She met a good man with confidence for two
And slowly her spirit began to shine through
Now widowed and alone her greatest challenge yet, she knew…

CONTEST: Your life in nine lines or less
Sponsor:Anthony Slausin
8th place Premier Contest


CONTEST 505
Sponsor  Brian Strand
1st place

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Line Gauthier October 22, 2018 at 4:39 PM Lovely, Ann. An beautiful emotive piece. Congrats on your top win. Ann Gilmour October 22, 2018 at 7:59 PM Thanks Line, I am so happy that my little poem has done so well. Good to hear your lovely comments Line, I appreciate them. Kindest thoughts from Ann x

Gregory Richard Barden October 18, 2018 at 7:06 PM Nicely done, Ann - congratulations on your win in Brian's contest - blessings, and "write on", my friend! :-) <3 Ann Gilmour October 18, 2018 at 7:14 PM Thank you so much Gregory, I am so thrilled at the result and really do appreciate your kind comments, Ann x

Agnes Krampe October 17, 2018 at 5:18 PM Coming back with congrats on your win. Ann Gilmour October 17, 2018 at 5:26 PM Oh thank you so much Agnes, I am really thrilled! Kind thoughts Ann x

Wendy Watson October 17, 2018 at 7:51 AM This was a touching poem, Ann and if the auburn-haired child in question grew up to be the author of this poem I'm sure she'll continue to shine through! Best wishes Wendy Ann Gilmour October 17, 2018 at 3:22 PM Hi Wendy, thank you for your kind comments. Sadly no longer auburn, but more a strawberry blonde! Kindest thoughts from Ann x

Agnes Krampe September 29, 2018 at 7:47 AM Congrats, Ann, and welcome to PoetrySoup! I hope you will find this a supportive and inspiring community. Ann Gilmour September 29, 2018 at 9:10 AM Thank you very much Agnes, I really appreciate your friendly welcome and already I feel like one of the family! Ann x

Line Gauthier September 28, 2018 at 7:52 PM A most endearing poem, Ann. Congrats on your win. Ann Gilmour September 29, 2018 at 3:33 AM Thank you so much Line and glad you enjoyed my poem. this is only my second competition, so I was utterly thrilled with the result! Enjoy the day Line. Ann x

Anthony Bianco September 28, 2018 at 4:12 PM Nicely done Ann, congrats on your winning poem Anthony Ann Gilmour September 28, 2018 at 5:04 PM Wow, thank you so much Anthony! I am very new to Poetry Soup and to come 8th in this competition has really boosted my confidence. Thanks