You Never Know

Peek a boo, I see you, Grandma
Grandma sees you too, Marissa
What do you want to do today
Grandma, can me and you just play

Hey Grandma, these green beans I hate
Yuckiest thing I ever ate
Green beans, Marissa, make you strong
And healthy too, so you live long

At school, Grandma, I’m not afraid
A girl likes me, her name is Jade
She said to me, can we be friends
We pinky promised, ’til the end

Marissa’s views, she made so clear
I never dreamed her end was near
Some things on earth we can’t discern
You never know how life will turn

Six years of joy locked in my heart
Those memories will never part
At the end we’ll be together
She and I can play forever

August 25, 2016
Five Rhyming Stanzas Contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 8/29/2016 4:53:00 PM
Randy, congratulations on your win in my contest with this emotional and sadly beautiful write ~
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Date: 8/30/2016 8:00:00 AM
Thank you. May your wings mend, and you soar the poetic skies like an eagle.
Date: 8/29/2016 12:56:00 PM
Hi Randy, Congratulations on your 3rd place win:-) Alexis
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Date: 8/30/2016 8:10:00 AM
Thank you, Alexis. Means so much coming from such an awesome poet.
Date: 8/25/2016 7:39:00 PM
A very sad yet delightful tale with amazing details that are fantastic and very cleverly penned. Story poems are a fave of mine and your homespun piece is a very special one.:-) Wonderful writing, a joy to read. My best to you in the contest. blessings, lynn
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Date: 8/30/2016 8:15:00 AM
Thanks Lynn Marie. This poem was not without tears. Appreciate your encouragement.
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