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Sunflower Schoolgirl

Walking along the path to school Wondering how others thought of her, whether good or ill. Oh, she wanted to be thought smart in math. But no~ for her 'twas a blood bath! Well, perhaps I'll be witty,said she. Everyone likes a laugh. Ah, dearest lass! They did not like her at that. Bereft on the school steps did she sit. And realized suddenly, there was no need to fit. She was a bright sunflower gold and gleaming. And at a very young age, learned, It's only your song to be singing. February 1, 2020 5:45 am PST

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 2/2/2020 4:02:00 PM

Good thing she didn't have a 'tiger mom,' eh! There's still room for people who aren't math whizzes, but shh --- don't spread that rumor. Smiles, gw

Panagiota Romios
Date: 2/2/2020 4:45:00 PM

Ok, I promise to tell no one. Tiger moms. Lol Panagiota xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/1/2020 5:05:00 PM

Well written Panagiota, society tries to create a path that everyone should follow, you see it on Facebook and the like and it screws kids up, stand alone, be proud and don't follow the crowd. Tom

Panagiota Romios
Date: 2/1/2020 5:33:00 PM

We are on the same page, Tom. I shy away from ALL social media...sorry to hear they are making cookie cutter people there. Technology is something we all must have?? The tech companies are cashing in.while we are addicted more and more to the Internet. It's costing us our lives, but all govs protect it as they cash in also. Frightening. Lies are perpetrated at breakneck speed! Standing alone is a real job. People run from individualists. Panagiota xx. Thanks, Tom

Robert Lindley

Date: 2/1/2020 11:06:00 AM

Now this is truly exceptional singing, fantastic poetry and uplifting verse! Message is clear, be true to self, speak/write from the heart and know that embracing Light and Truth is the correct path in life.. Bravo!! A clear fav and a gleaming jewel this be....

Panagiota Romios
Date: 2/1/2020 11:12:00 AM

How nice of you to place those accolades on so simple a poem. You said it far better than I did, Robert. Bless you, Panagiota xx

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/1/2020 9:25:00 AM

A beautiful and uplifting poem, Panagiota.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 2/1/2020 10:42:00 AM

My dear Line, thank you for saying so. When I posted it~ it seemed so mundane! But looking at it again....I am more than pleased with the poem-))!! Panagiota xx