Line Gauthier Poet Rhyme

New Kid At School

I was the new kid at school in grade five
I didn’t know a soul, nobody knew I was alive
I had snazzy new shoes that were lime green
Looking back they were borderline obscene

It was way before vibrant green was in fashion
Yet I looked quite outstanding and ready for action
Especially when I wore them with my purple dress
My loose red curls and freckles sure to impress

I don’t recall anyone making fun of me
Except maybe that one big mean bully
She was probably jealous of my lime green shoes
Sometimes I dreamt of landing her a bruise
In the school yard giving her a shoe imprint or an elbow
Ah! my shoes immortalized forever in my class photo



AP: Honorable Mention 2020

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M. L. Kiser October 23, 2018 at 6:29 PM Well you tried to be a trend setter. Hope you do well in the contest. Line Gauthier October 23, 2018 at 8:21 PM LOL emphasis on the 'tried'. Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, ML.

Timothy Mcguire October 23, 2018 at 2:02 AM Great Poem. I like the red curls and freckles. Sounds like my entire family! Line Gauthier October 23, 2018 at 9:14 AM LOL - pretty picture, Timothy!

Gershon Wolf October 22, 2018 at 9:43 PM Lime green and purple -- can't help but laugh at the image … Imagine being the teacher!! Enjoyed this one, Line. Still smiling. :) :) gw Line Gauthier October 22, 2018 at 10:35 PM Thanks, Gershon. I wish I could tell you I made this all up.

Andrea Dietrich October 22, 2018 at 6:33 PM Now I am thinking WHAT happened to my pink and orange outfit. I think it got tossed when I was 35 pounds heavier and had no idea I would ever regain my old size like I have now!!! Line Gauthier October 22, 2018 at 7:16 PM |We would have made quite the team, Andrea. Hot mamas!

Andrea Dietrich October 22, 2018 at 6:32 PM that sounds very unusual green shoes with a purple dress! I am always color coordinated but who knows. I may have liked seeing that. i have an outfit pink and orange and those two colors actually go really well together! this was a very enjoyable poem. Line Gauthier October 22, 2018 at 7:17 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Andrea.

Arturo Michael October 22, 2018 at 3:40 PM Even now to go an unfamiliar place ... among unfamiliar people...keeps me on an edge...I can imagine with outstanding green shoes...All the best Line Line Gauthier October 22, 2018 at 4:18 PM Thankfully I didn't feel like a freak. Surprising! LOL