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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State 
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My heart is beating very fast Will I be the one who is chosen last? I hear my name and join the three, Who have been favored over me. I watch those standing yet in line And see their fear as strong as mine. Their fate unknown, they mutely stand And pray to join our little band. At last one girl stands there alone. Her face is flushed, her chances blown. And as her tears she strives to hide, I know full well she would have died, Rather than to be left standing there, For everyone to taunt and stare. I know how it is, I've filled her shoes, The girl that neither side would choose. Joyce Johnson 3/26/2000 |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
O how this reminds me of many younger moments....well done...and welcome to Passions! Please check your e-mail for a special message! write with grace, all others lose face; "Jo was very tall, thin, ... and reminded one of a colt..." LMA |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Everyone will be sending you wonderful messages when you write like this! Welcome to Passions! Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Welcome to Passions Very sad reflection you've penned they say children can be the cruellest I remember these childhood games ... to be the last chosen was just terrible Nicely written |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Ahhh yes,...the dreaded moment we all have known in gym class at one time in our life very well done...wonderful cadence... Welcome to passions Joyce... so nice to meet you  take care jm We're living in a world full of illusion Everything is so unreal My mind is in a state of confusion But I can't deny the way I feel ~Depeche Mode~ |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
What a wonderful forum. I've been looking for such a warm response to my poetry in a forum. Thank you |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Joyce~ Welcome to our family of Passionate Poets. You will enjoy your stay here. Look around, read lots - reply to the poetry of others ... and in general ... settle down and make yourself at home. Your piece is reflective of the insecurities of lots of kids who have been through the tortuous moments of not being chosen. Nice write. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Joyce: I am so happy to see you here Joyce. I was hoping you would join. I am glad you posted this one. It tells so much about the anguish of childhood, for those who were less popular than most. Looking forward to reading more of your work and I think you'll love it here! Betty Lou Hebert |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
I made sure that when I substitued for school that the one who was always the last to be picked got to be one of the captains of the game. I knew what it felt to be last. |
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Just A Woman Senior Member
since 2001-03-10
Posts 507 |
This brought a sadness to me, remembering how cruel and aweful that can be. Very well written. |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
very well expressed...the social dynamics of cliques that dictate who gets to be included or excluded really suck... i hence wonder why am i so eager to please, so as to be included as one of the "gang"? this was thought-provoking..and joyce, welcome to passions [This message has been edited by kaile (edited 03-12-2001).] |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Joyce, Wonderful first post here, welcome to Passions hope you enjoy your stay, Love, Cerenity "God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist. We have to be reminded that He exist!" (Writer Unknown) |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Joyce, Well done, enjoyed the read. |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
welcome and yes...I always had two left feet...great legs lol...but couldn't even hit the ball in kick ball rofg.....oh well...can't win em all huh? nice write |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
It's not accidental that the only sports I didn't despise in school were those that could be pursued individually... for team sports inevitably led to that "left behind" feeling. *S* (Little did they know what imaginary targets made me so accurate in archery! LOL) This is great... Welcome to Passions!!! |
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