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

Date: 10/22/2018 4:39:00 PM

Lovely, Ann. An beautiful emotive piece. Congrats on your top win.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/22/2018 7:59:00 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

Date: 10/18/2018 7:06:00 PM

Nicely done, Ann - congratulations on your win in Brian's contest - blessings, and "write on", my friend! :-) <3

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/18/2018 7:14:00 PM

Thank you so much Gregory, I am so thrilled at the result and really do appreciate your kind comments, Ann x

Agnes Krampe

Date: 10/17/2018 5:18:00 PM

Coming back with congrats on your win.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/17/2018 5:26:00 PM

Oh thank you so much Agnes, I am really thrilled! Kind thoughts Ann x

Wendy Watson

Date: 10/17/2018 7:51:00 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
Date: 10/17/2018 3:22:00 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

Date: 9/29/2018 7:47:00 AM

Congrats, Ann, and welcome to PoetrySoup! I hope you will find this a supportive and inspiring community.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 9/29/2018 9:10:00 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

Date: 9/28/2018 7:52:00 PM

A most endearing poem, Ann. Congrats on your win.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 9/29/2018 3:33:00 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 Biaanco

Date: 9/28/2018 4:12:00 PM

Nicely done Ann, congrats on your winning poem Anthony

Ann Gilmour
Date: 9/28/2018 5:04:00 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