The Ugly Girl

She sat in her room through her Prom quite late
unfondly recalling she did not have a date
There's no one special nor had there ever been
this pretty sweet girl was born ugly as sin. 

"Pretty girls are lucky, she spoke aloud 
If only he'd ask, I know he'd be proud
I can smile and dance and sing him a song
I'd sure  never cheat or do my man wrong!"

At the crack of dawn her phone didn't ring
Nothing to do, no not one single thing
but hope that some guy would give her a chance
To buy a Prom dress for the upcoming dance!

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All you ladies out there, you probably never had
this problem. Count your blessings....
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Allison Avatar
July 5, 2015 at 8:34 AM
We never had a school prom Judy - found this touchingly sad - congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
A   Avatar
July 5, 2015 at 3:20 AM
Judy, congratulations. Always & Forever ~LINDA~
A. Sharma Avatar
July 5, 2015 at 12:15 AM
Wonderful write Judy n so is the win! Big congrats dear!
A  Avatar
July 4, 2015 at 7:48 PM
Judy :) CONGRATULATIONS!!! Thank you for supporting my contest. LOVE SKAT :)
Zzzzz Avatar
April 29, 2011 at 12:38 PM
Sad, but poetic tale.
Long Avatar
April 24, 2011 at 11:14 AM
this is a very good poem. sad, but very good.
Horne Avatar
April 19, 2011 at 12:24 PM
Awwww, I was so hoping some guy would call and ask her out. I was expecting her to get all dolled up and to look amazing. I'd love to find out if she gets a date eventually. Very touching poem, Judy : ) Jack
Foulk Avatar
April 18, 2011 at 2:47 PM
In jr. high i went to school with this ugly girl, she had no friends at all, i was the only one in school that talked with her. but you know what she probley turned out to be a dream boat. this poem reminds me of that. this was a grea piece. thank you for commenting on window sill.
Mehta Avatar
April 18, 2011 at 2:09 PM
Very touchy expressions on the ugly girl not getting any call, Judy
Larocca Avatar
April 18, 2011 at 8:51 AM
Very cute poem.
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