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1/4/2025


 

She asked her daughter to explain fully How she became the target of a female bully “The bully said I have an odd, long face The kids cried, ‘Disgrace, disgrace, disgrace!’” “Oh Mom, please, is it true? Is my face odd and long, I’m asking you?” Oh sweetie, I’m sure you heard it wrong, No doubt what she said was O-B, oblong “Oblong? Oblong? That sounds worse! What is an Ob? It sounds like a curse!l” No, no, my precious there is no disgrace Many famous women have an oblong face “Famous women? I hope it’s true But can an oblong face be pretty too?” Of course they can be both famous and pretty Some even viewed as most attractive and witty “Who are they, Mom, please tell me who? What are their names? Who? Who? Who?” Kim Kardashian, Carrie Underwood, Liv Tyler Victoria Beckham, Maggie Q, Sara Jessica Parker Meryl Streep, Angelina Jolie, Lisa Kudrow Courtney Cox, Mika Jovovich, Gwyneth Paltrow “Mom, I don’t know who those people are …” That’s ok dear, each one is a star! Having an oblong face is a reason for pride A good thing not bad—no reason to hide “Thank you, mom, I feel so much better When that bully shows up I’ll just laugh and forget her!” Mom’s huge hugs are always the best Helping us see how much we are blessed

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Date: 1/26/2025 5:49:00 PM
Haha, mom has a way of making things right.
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Mark Toney
Date: 1/26/2025 6:00:00 PM
So true, David. Thanks for stopping by.
Date: 1/16/2025 11:28:00 PM
Yes, Mark, this is very clever and it really tumbles down the page with great rhymes.
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Date: 1/17/2025 6:36:00 AM
Thank you, Moon Harp, for the “clever” and “great rhymes.” I’m so glad you liked it.
Date: 1/5/2025 10:28:00 AM
Mark, Very creative way to broach a sensitive topic. Easy to read. Very sweet. - Gail
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Date: 1/5/2025 11:46:00 AM
I appreciate your thoughtful comments, Gail.

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