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The Lonely Weed - Written - 14th March 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Lonely Weed

A little child in tattered clothes
Cries alone, sadly no one knows
She attends school, but sits alone
Having no friend to call her own.

Classmates call her ‘The Lonely Weed’
They don't realise her heart bleeds
She feels sad, of herself ashamed
No one that cares, no comfort made.

Apart from the teachers that is
They feel the pain of the poor miss
Teaching her to become the best
Keeping her up there with the rest.

She intends to become someone
To herself and to everyone
Absorbing all that she is taught
Even in misery and fraught.

Working by day and working by night
So her and mom will be all right
The Lonely Weed, intends to be
Prosperous with security.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Etgen-Baker Avatar
March 19, 2026 at 5:02 PM
a poignant tale and excellent poem, Beryl. Wishing you well, Sara
Edmonds  Avatar
March 29, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Thank you Sara. Best wishes to you too… Beryl
Callus Avatar
March 19, 2026 at 3:56 AM
I like your take on this "lonely weed" prompt, Beryl. Despite adversity, this little lonely child is determined to grow and succeed. ~ Regards & blessings // paul
Edmonds  Avatar
March 20, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Thank you Paul. Regards and blessings returned… Beryl
Buhagiar Avatar
March 16, 2026 at 2:47 AM
You are a wonderful poet. Hope to see more from you. Great idea of using the title as a joke. Bless you, my friend.
Edmonds  Avatar
March 16, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Thank you Victor, dear poet pal. I didn’t see the title as a joke, just as a theme for a poet to write a poem… Beryl
Mcintosh Avatar
March 15, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Wonderful. God bless you
Edmonds  Avatar
March 16, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Thank you Regina. God bless you too… Beryl
Crandall Avatar
March 15, 2026 at 7:58 PM
That's a touching tale. I think that poor little weed will grow up to be just fine. She seems to have the right attitude!
Edmonds  Avatar
March 15, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Thank you David, hopefully she will be fine… Beryl
Dietrich Avatar
March 15, 2026 at 12:55 AM
A very nice metaphor. Creatively done, Beryl.
Edmonds  Avatar
March 15, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Thank you Andrea, appreciated… Beryl
Goldsmith Avatar
March 14, 2026 at 2:56 PM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful/powerful write. What a picture you painted with your words. Great Ending. Hugs...... Have a wonderful day/weekend writing away............
Edmonds  Avatar
March 14, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Thank you dear Paula. Hugs in return and enjoy a wonderful weekend too… Beryl
Cunningham Avatar
March 14, 2026 at 11:53 AM
With the right support I'm sure she will. Hope your weekend is going well Beryl Tom
Edmonds  Avatar
March 14, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Thank you Tom, all's well, hope it’s the same for you too… Beryl
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