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June 20, 2023

The Lost Doll Contest by Charles Messina

Raggedy Ann Ld

I was a Tomboy to the core, Went to Kindergarten – hoping for more Than merely dolls and tea sets but some things Like cars and trucks, airplanes with wings All the things that make a boy’s heart sing Also brought me to dreaming of every good thing Despite the tomboy who lives inside this lass, When I entered the kindergarten class I was met with a doll, Raggedy Ann - while This new teacher, with her kindest smile Offered me Ms. Raggedy – I accepted her Despite the thoughts that came in such a blur This is mutiny, revolution… this could create A uprising in my soul, but patient, I’d wait… Ms. Raggedy, once I’d secreted her beneath My desk - I realized that, once lost, I’d bequeath Her to my friend – since then, I’ve decided to become A poem writer – writing about the lost doll who would overcome The tomboy who had won her as a trading tool This lost doll who she’d market became the best in school!
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Fowler Avatar
July 23, 2023 at 10:25 AM
Cute and different Gina - congratulations!
Daniel Avatar
July 16, 2023 at 7:51 PM
A unique poem, Gina, congratulations:)
Rodrigues Avatar
July 16, 2023 at 11:01 AM
Gina, a unique take on the theme! The lost doll, not agreeing with the tomboy, becomes a trade. Congratulations!
Alex Avatar
July 16, 2023 at 8:44 AM
A very interesting story written very thrillingly. Congratulations!
Dietrich Avatar
June 20, 2023 at 12:46 PM
Cute one, Regina. I can't recall if I ever had this doll but of course I have seen many of them. I bet Rqggedy Ann and Andy have a colorful history!!
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