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June 24, 2025, entered in Jaymee Thomas's After Poems Contest

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Ransom's Blue Girls Revisited

Blue Girls

John Crowe Ransom


Styling in your leggings, wildly designed,
Strutting to classes in your modern schools— 
While texting. Roll your eyes at those old fools
Who think they're so refined.

Toss back the pink extensions in your hair,
And think no more of SAT's at all.
But plan to meet bff's at the mall 
To shop for earrings there.

Make duck-face selfies while guys who watch dream
about your lovely, well-toned flesh so tight.
It will sag some day, bringing no delight— 
in spite of firming creams.

You think I don't know beauty, but I do!
I know a woman with a poison tongue
and beady eyes that used to be bright-blue.
She turned heads near and far when she was young
and surely knocked the shine off all of you.

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Jennifer Proxenos February 21, 2021 at 11:22 AM Hi Janice, asorry this comes a little late but it is with heartfelt congratulations on your POTD. A creative write on Typical teenage girls! Blessing and hugs, Jennifer Janice Canerdy May 28, 2021 at 8:40 PM I didn't know this message was here! THANK you so much!

Connie Marcum Wong February 21, 2021 at 9:49 AM Dear Janice, your poem made me smile and I could certainly relate with three daughters. I enjoyed your poem the most. I am putting it into my faves! Belated congratulations on your POTD honor. I loved this! Blessings xxoo Janice Canerdy May 28, 2021 at 8:41 PM I just realized this wonderful message was here, Connie! THANK you so much!

Sara Kendrick February 19, 2021 at 4:56 AM Very descriptive and expressive creative work that tells it like it is ..Enjoyed reading your POTD. Sara Janice Canerdy February 19, 2021 at 10:34 AM Thanks so much, Sara. Janice

Arturo Michael February 18, 2021 at 11:09 AM Nice idea...Enjoyed the message here...Congratulations Janice Canerdy on POTD. Janice Canerdy February 18, 2021 at 6:59 PM Thanks so much, Arturo. Janice

L Milton Hankins February 17, 2021 at 9:37 PM Dear Sara, some childhood memories were either so wonderful OR so hurtful that we never forget the. I'm sure you were loved, and writing about them does help to easy the grief. I'm glad to see it's now become the potd. Janice Canerdy February 17, 2021 at 9:44 PM Thanks so much, L. Milton. Janice

Brandy Nicole February 17, 2021 at 7:08 PM Oh my ! This photo matches your words perfectly. There is so much truth within. Congratulations Janice, on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy Janice Canerdy February 17, 2021 at 8:29 PM Thanks so much, Brandy. Janice

Sam Kauffman February 17, 2021 at 5:06 PM Delightful! Congrats and high fives on your POTD! Janice Canerdy February 17, 2021 at 8:27 PM Sam, thanks so much. Janice

Tania Kitchin February 17, 2021 at 2:07 PM A fun poem Janice, congratulations on POTD! Janice Canerdy February 17, 2021 at 2:53 PM Thanks so much, Tania. Janice

Carolyn Devonshire February 17, 2021 at 12:22 PM Well said, Janice. Congrats on your POTD! Well deserved with this great piece. Hugs, Carolyn Janice Canerdy February 17, 2021 at 12:36 PM Thanks so much, Carolyn. Janice

John Lawless February 17, 2021 at 11:18 AM fantastic update framed in the socioeconomic and fashion fantasy of passing generations. Beautifully written with a hint of tongue in cheek humor. Janice Canerdy February 17, 2021 at 12:35 PM John, thanks a million! Janice

Gershon Wolf February 17, 2021 at 10:19 AM Back with congrats on POTD, Janice, with this creative 'tell-it-like-it-is' poem. Best wishes, Gershon Janice Canerdy February 17, 2021 at 12:35 PM Thanks so much, Gershon. Janice

Paula Goldsmith February 17, 2021 at 8:05 AM Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. win. A creative and fun write. Good Luck in the contest. Have a blessed day.................... Janice Canerdy February 17, 2021 at 12:34 PM Thanks so much, Paula. Janice

Constance La France February 17, 2021 at 7:58 AM Janice, wonderful writing and congratulations on receiving POEM OF THE DAY, well done _Constance Janice Canerdy February 17, 2021 at 12:33 PM Constance, thanks so much. Janice

Akkina Downing February 17, 2021 at 7:47 AM Fabulous poem, Janice, and congratulations on potd... Janice Canerdy February 17, 2021 at 12:33 PM Thanks so much, Akkina. Janice

Vijay Pandit February 17, 2021 at 5:50 AM BIG congrats Janice on poem of the day. Great write on parallel tracks with Blue Girls. Janice Canerdy February 17, 2021 at 6:52 AM Thanks so much, Vijay! Janice

Anne-Lise Andresen February 17, 2021 at 5:00 AM - Congratulations on your excellent p.o.t.d., Janice :) - Luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Janice Canerdy February 17, 2021 at 6:53 AM Thanks so much, Anne-Lise. Janice

Rama Balasubramanian February 17, 2021 at 4:36 AM Congratulations on Potd. Wonderful parody. Must read for all young girls. Take care Rama Janice Canerdy February 17, 2021 at 6:54 AM Thanks so much, Rama. Janice

Daniel Turner February 17, 2021 at 4:35 AM Congratulations Janice on POTD. LOL It is a fact, the older we get, the more our faces show the roads we've traveled, and very few, if any, retain that youthful gleam in their eyes but oh, the stories we can tell. Wonderful to read you again, my dear. Janice Canerdy February 17, 2021 at 6:55 AM Daniel, thanks a million. Great to hear from you! Janice

Jenna Logan February 17, 2021 at 3:44 AM Congratulations on your potd, Janice. Those girls think they're 'all that!' There's nothing cute about fish face poses. lol Janice Canerdy February 17, 2021 at 6:59 AM Thanks so much, Jenna! I can tolerate duck-face on teenagers, but some adults do it! LOL! Janice

Regina Mcintosh February 17, 2021 at 3:35 AM This is amazing.. I love it. God bless you always and congrats on POTD... Love and prayers, Gina Janice Canerdy February 17, 2021 at 7:15 AM Gina, thanks a million! Janice

Tom Cunningham February 17, 2021 at 1:49 AM Love how you brought this into the 21 st century, well written Janice, congratulations on POTD. Tom Janice Canerdy February 17, 2021 at 7:17 AM Tom, thanks so much! Janice

Jan Allison February 17, 2021 at 1:36 AM Dropping back with many congrats on POTD:_) hugs jan xx Janice Canerdy February 17, 2021 at 7:18 AM Thanks so much, Jan. Janice

Gershon Wolf February 15, 2021 at 5:22 PM Enjoyed your Muse on the darlings of today, Janice. I think it was Mark Twain who is quoted as remarking: 'Youth is wasted on the young.' Superb contest entry! Take good care, Gershon Janice Canerdy February 16, 2021 at 10:35 AM Thanks so much, Gershon. Janice

Lindsay Laurie February 15, 2021 at 4:36 PM Hello Janice … parady or not, you’ve certainly delivered the verse that is modern - well done Janice - Lindsay Janice Canerdy February 16, 2021 at 10:35 AM Thanks so much, Lindsay. Janice

Jan Allison February 15, 2021 at 1:00 PM one word WOW!!!!:-) hugs Jan xx into my faves for so many reasons!!! Janice Canerdy February 15, 2021 at 4:29 PM Jan, THANKS A MILLION! Janice