Tomboy

Years before 13th birthday Sun beckons me run play In the street under golden ray With neighborhood kids on hills of clay Learning to ride bike and skate Playing kickball run chase Playing football basketball too Dodge ball softball all in June In Clanton Park we all are one Hiking green woods under red sun What to do on rainy days Play with dolls do hair makeup face Drawing dresses or playing cards spa Not so much t.v. but it had a part We had just begun our training bras Tomboys galore we are stars. 7/3/2022

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Shirley Hudson

Date: 10/7/2023 10:37:00 PM

KAREN, I loved your poem. It says exactly what growing up a tomboy is. I was definitely not girly girl. You should read my poem the Barbie conspiracy because it's a true story my dad/mom told me. It's quite comical. It's been mentioned here in other comments. In my day no one ever talked. Well I thought when I was in high school a senior, I could skate out after graduation join the Army and everything was cool. Ha. My mom forced me to date. Dated 3 times they got frisky..yep threw up haha. Tried

Karen Jones
Date: 10/7/2023 11:15:00 PM

Shirley I am glad you like the poem. I haha at threw up frisky situation with you. Sorry you were forced to date. My parents were the opposite keeping me indoors and home after 13! I am delighted and curious to read your poem. Headed there now. Hugs.

The Situation

Date: 9/26/2023 11:38:00 AM

Growing up my tomboy was Peppermint patty from charlie brown. back then I never thought of genderchange. Never never ever. There was no such thing but we did have tomboys. and now I wonder what you are?

Karen Jones
Date: 9/26/2023 12:49:00 PM

Oh my! Lol. I am a single mother a humble woman who enjoys being a woman and very feminine and yes as a black woman I have had my hard knocks but found someone who naturally understands and who is a gentleman i don't have to be strong all the time with. I can submit. Let a woman be a woman and a man be a man yet still be a feminist.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/14/2022 8:40:00 PM

I remember so many tomboys from my youth, who became beautiful, strong, proud women... I wonder: Today, would they all be encouraged to undergo sex conversion therapy? (And I'm not kidding, either. What's going on at the elementary school level is unconscionable, methinks).

Shirley Hudson
Date: 10/7/2023 10:16:00 PM

Hey Gershon, gender conversion does more harm than good because when young adults are forced to do this some commit suicide and then the parents regret that they even forced the issue. I'm against what everyone is letting kids do. For Heaven's Sake let them grow up and have fun as a kid and then when they become adults then they can make a decision about their identity and yes I'm probably one of the very few that thinks this. Schools don't have any any biz in parenting or this issue.

Karen Jones
Date: 12/15/2022 12:41:00 PM

I agree. Kids should be able to develop grow and explore naturally without the extra. You will hit puberty with no needed help. With that comes natural maturity. Why is this wrong? No one under 18 naturally changes their pronouns. This is a culture change not a physical one! Just my opinion.

Charles Messina

Date: 12/14/2022 3:14:00 AM

There was always something that attracted me to Tomboys, I just played barbie with my six-year-old granddaughter...I guess that makes me a Tomgirl (lol). Nice write, Karen. Charlie

Shirley Hudson
Date: 10/7/2023 10:04:00 PM

No Charlie you are the coolest grandpa ever. You should read my poem called the Barbie conspiracy and I'm pretty sure you will get a real kick out of it and yes it is a true story told to me by my father who got a kick out of it when it happened. I'm a vet and Lez, also tomgirl. All Army Softball in FRG and Korea. Don't make her grow up too fast.

Karen Jones
Date: 12/14/2022 2:01:00 PM

I think you are the coolest for playing barbie with her. Thanks for reading.

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 12/12/2022 5:24:00 AM

Hi Karen, This is quite relatable to so many little girls that aren't so little any more. I wonder if that term is used to describe a young female that engages in sports these days? God Bless you and hope you have a wonderful Christmas. Nancy

Karen Jones
Date: 12/12/2022 11:54:00 AM

I don't keep up with today's terms. But there are much more of them as well as pronouns. May you and your family enjoy a joyful Christmas and be blessed as well.

Valsa George

Date: 12/11/2022 6:18:00 AM

You were a real Tomboy I suppose..... ! Those days were days of fun and frolic ! Quite nostalgic. Thanks for your visit to my page, Karen

Karen Jones
Date: 12/11/2022 8:58:00 AM

Yes I use to play football in the street with boys. And it is fun to remember isn't it. My pleasure always to visit your page.

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

Date: 11/24/2022 2:34:00 AM

A fine poem recalling childhood play memories, relatable and enjoyable to read yay! Kudos! ^^^^^^>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<^^^^^^^^^^^^ plz also read and comment my newest poem too"

Karen Jones
Date: 12/8/2022 9:07:00 PM

Thanks so much. I just saw your message!

Paul Callus

Date: 10/21/2022 1:53:00 PM

Yours is an enjoyable poem, Karen, especially for us people of a certain age who can relate to what you wrote. Those were the days..... Best regards // paul

Karen Jones
Date: 10/28/2022 7:54:00 AM

Yes we had a golden age to grow up in didn't we? Thanks for reading Paul.

Eve Roper

Date: 7/12/2022 10:04:00 PM

Lovely times as we grew up, Karen. Now children are glued to the TV, computer games, or their phones.

Karen Jones
Date: 7/13/2022 1:51:00 AM

Agreed. It is sad they miss out on pure healthy fun! Thanks for stopping by Eve.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/10/2022 1:29:00 PM

you could be describing ME. i was kind of a tomboy except that I read books so much. loved this.

Karen Jones
Date: 7/10/2022 4:04:00 PM

Thanks I read more in my teens. Glad you stopped by Andrea!

Harry Horsman

Date: 7/7/2022 5:48:00 AM

Love the nostalgia, Karen, and the poetry.

Karen Jones
Date: 7/8/2022 9:41:00 AM

Thanks Harry happy you stopped by.

David Kavanagh

Date: 7/4/2022 3:02:00 PM

Heya Karen, kids grow up so much faster these days, it’s difficult to assess and measure weather they have it better or worse now, but I think we were much more active and fitter because of little tv and no tablets, regardless I enjoyed your trip back down memory lane, a wonderful poem, cheers David

Karen Jones
Date: 7/4/2022 4:05:00 PM

We certainly were more fit and active I agree. I appreciate your comments really made my day. Hugs

Rico Leffanta

Date: 7/4/2022 11:20:00 AM

Certainly describes my daughter's childhood! Enjoyed! Aloha!

Karen Jones
Date: 7/4/2022 12:36:00 PM

I bet you are a great dad! Thanks for reading Rico!

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 7/3/2022 2:25:00 PM

Yes back then we knew how to have fun without the T V, how far we have come and not for the better dear poet. thankyou for sharing your memories, have a great day

Karen Jones
Date: 7/3/2022 2:45:00 PM

I agree Mystic Rose Rose and I am just happy you read it enjoy your day as well.

John Lawless

Date: 7/3/2022 2:16:00 PM

Hey, we had girls that picked for the teams before some of the boys...all that mattered was if you could play....ah the good young days

Karen Jones
Date: 7/3/2022 2:44:00 PM

Cool beans John and things were so simple then. I appreciate your visit.

Michael Tor

Date: 7/3/2022 1:56:00 PM

Love this Poetry from you Karen. It sounds like you had a lot of friends growing up. Reminded me of me and my friends and all the activities we were part of. I miss those days... God bless you and thanks for your comment...

Karen Jones
Date: 7/3/2022 2:42:00 PM

Yes we are lucky to have had these days to miss. Thanks for stopping by Michael.