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The Girl That Thought She Could Fly

There was a girl who once 
Thought she could fly
Soaring daydreams of gliding
Way up high in the sky

Vivid visions of flying away 
From all of her sorrows
If she could get away she 
Could have happy tomorrows

 she tried to follow
 her desperate dream
Gathering feathers 
Tightly sewing every seam

Every feather put together 
Carefully by their color
If they just seen her fly 
Maybe they would love her

She began to doubt herself
And all that she done
No one to encourage her 
Dubbed the crazy one

Whispers of their laughter
Echoed when she wasn't around
She wanted to disappear 
And leave that little town

She had no more faith 
In making her beautiful wings
All the evil words said left 
Nothing but a burning sting

Before long, she was broken 
All she could do was cry
There was a girl, who no longer
Believed she could fly

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Beryl Edmonds

Date: 6/3/2023 7:02:00 PM

Such a happy little girl who believed she could fly, till doubt set in and she began to cry. A very moving poem Sally… Belle

Sally Harris
Date: 6/4/2023 2:31:00 PM

Thank you Belle , it was very emotional for me. Sometimes i i try to write about something outside myself so i can get away from my feelings. Even that ends up being about myself as well. at times i feel selfish because of this. also, thank you for your feedback. its very valuable to me because to me because i am alone. i only have my dog. Really no family.

Paul White

Date: 6/3/2023 12:22:00 AM

Sally I must say how much I appreciate your comments I am in the process of reading your poetry. And I feel your emotions and energy you come across as a person who have suffered but also strong. Please keep writing and I will read ALL your posted Poetry yours Paul White..

Sally Harris
Date: 6/4/2023 2:35:00 PM

thank you, Paul. i am praying to find some comfort and some sort of intellectual family, so to speak, by sharing my poetry and communicating about it and other peoples poetry. i have been reading a lot of poetry on this site. which, there is a lot. i appreciate you replying back.