Caren Krutsinger Poet Free verse

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One of the teachers I barely knew gave me an Orphan Annie and the Orphan plate for Christmas. I asked why, and she laughed and said, "Because Caren, you are the friend of the friendless. You like all those little urchins."  (Especially the bad ones, I wanted to add, but

wisely didn't).

They All Want To Be My Friend

There are Debbie Dis-Gusted, Dis-Delights in this crazy world, so neatly.

And they all want to be my most utter best friend, and seek me so sweetly.

Which I now understand has depleted me absolutely and completely.

As walls I do not build; my emotions are always on Open-eatly.

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Gershon Wolf April 24, 2018 at 9:36 PM You are the refuge in the storm for the poor and downtrodden -- the Midwest's Statue of Liberty...and Good for You!! As the song says, 'Ya Gotta Have Heart!' :) Gershon Caren Krutsinger April 25, 2018 at 8:40 AM I live every verse of that song, and I LOVE IT! Thanks for the wonderful feedback, Mr. I.

Line Gauthier April 23, 2018 at 8:04 PM A bit of wisdom here... a lesson so heard learnt, Caren ! Caren Krutsinger April 24, 2018 at 4:45 AM Yes, indeed, Line.