THREE SIDES TO EVERY STORY


Jane and I met on our first day 
Of school, Grade one,
Now in 4th Grade, always had fun,
Jane used to often come over to sleep,
Best friends, loved each other a heap.

We would stay up late, told 
Ghost stories, till the night was old
And played with our Barbie dolls,
Until it was almost light,
But the next day at school, something
Was not right.
Once again from my lunchbox,
My chocolate was gone.

This happened for two weeks
In a row,
My mum said I should report
This, to my teacher, Mrs. Bow
So I did, 
Had no idea who would take it.

Jenny and Jane, want to see you
Both after school,
Why would Mrs. Bow want to see us,
This was not the general rule,
I looked at Jane, but she looked down,
She seemed upset, her face creased
In a frown.
So, we stayed,
Jane, said Mrs, Bow, Jenny reported
Her chocolate disappears every day,
Is there anybody you’ve seen
Acting in a strange way,
Taking Jenny’s chocolate away,
Every day.

Jane burst into tears
She was found out, she was guilty,
One of her greatest fears,
Well said Mrs. Bow, Jenny and Jane,
I have been watching and know,
That Jane stole your chocs.,
So off to the principal we go.

Oh no, please Mrs Bow,
Jane is my best friend, don’t go
To the Principal, I Forgive her,
Her mummy is not like mine,
Just maybe giver her a few lines
To write for homework.

Jane hugged me and said 
She was sorry,
I hugged her back, 
But was a bit sad,
Jane promised me that all
She would say,
From that day and every day,
Would be true,
And so our friendship blossomed,
And grew.

Contest Entry: THREE SIDES TO EVERY STORY POETRY CONTEST
Sponsor: SILENT ONE
Date: 22 November 2024


ACHIEVED WIN IN CONTEST
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Goldsmith Avatar
December 17, 2024 at 7:03 AM
Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading this wonderful story/write again. Have a Blessed Day with your wonderful win. Merry Christmas.........
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December 16, 2024 at 11:40 AM
You are the most wonderful storyteller my sweet friend... love reading your poems.. Thank you for writing for my last contest on the soup and congratulations on your placement..
Proxenos Avatar
December 20, 2024 at 12:07 AM
Thank-you Silent One, you are a good friend and appreciate your comment and feel honoured by it. Thank-you for my placement, God bless, Jennifer.
Goldsmith Avatar
December 4, 2024 at 12:51 PM
Another wonderful story/write. "Good Luck" We both did this one. I wish you would write more..... Have a wonderful day writing away..............
Ray Choudhury Avatar
November 29, 2024 at 1:29 PM
Dearest Jennifer, I really enjoyed your story narrated in a free verse, it is very touching! Friendship is precious, and some children are kind, wise, and understand the value of being forgiving! I read some of your other poems with wonderful stories, written with depth and a great sense of humour. I am sorry I am not staying very active at PoetrySoup this year because of a memoir-writing project I am engaged with. Thank you very much for visiting my page and leaving inspiring comments. Truly appreciate, Dear Poet.
George Avatar
November 28, 2024 at 7:53 PM
What a touching tale! It shows how forgiving true friendship can be. I see in you a great friend.... ! Even as a child, you had a heart of of gold, dear Jenny. I often think of you though may not be reading your poems and commenting for lack of time. Now my house is being painted. The work has been going on since sometime. Though the house is in total mess, I have more time as I don't do any cooking at home till everything is put back in order. So I have time to take part in contests and read poetry. I enjoyed how the teacher found out the 'cookie thief' and how the problem was solved through your forgiveness.
Rodgers Avatar
November 23, 2024 at 12:47 PM
Dear Jennifer, what a heartfelt reflection showing the complexities of friendship and forgiveness. The way you illustrate the innocence of childhood and the challenges of trust is soul filling. Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
Andresen Avatar
November 23, 2024 at 9:25 AM
- What a sweet story, Jenny - Eternal friendship with hearts of truth :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - Happy weekend :) - hugs
Cunningham Avatar
November 23, 2024 at 12:19 AM
We all make mistakes in life but you were the better person in forgiving. Good luck in the contest Jennifer, hope you have a lovely weekend.. Tom
Rodrigues Avatar
November 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM
You’ll never guess, it was the butler…I mean the best friend. She never would have suspected her BFF. But we often have to forgive a friend to get to the better side of friendship.
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