Susanna Leonard Hill / Valentiny Writing Contest / 197 words
BRAVE NEW FRIENDS / by Dawn Young
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Mary has a Valentine,
she wants to give away.
But every time that Mary tries,
no words can she convey.
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She swallows hard, and tries her luck,
to try out something new.
While all the children laugh and play,
She gets a tiny clue.
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In her hand she holds a heart,
as tightly as can be.
She doesn’t want her secret crush,
to see her by the tree.
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And all at once, there he stands,
a smile upon his face.
In his hand is something pink,
all trimmed in pretty lace.
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“Just for you, my special friend.”
Mary turns bright red.
He handed her a Valentine.
He turned around and fled.
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One more time she tries her luck.
She tries to be quite brave!
There he sat upon the slide
She gives a silent wave.
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As Mary bends to say hello.
Her crush begins to wiggle.
“Here’s a card, just for you.”
They both begin to giggle.
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“Will you be my Valentine?”
He whispers in her ear.
“Yes! Will you?” she bravely asks.
“I’m glad that you are here!”
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Nate is new in Mary’s class.
He came just yesterday.
“I am glad that we are friends.
Hip-hip-hip-hooray!”
Love this timely poem…so sweet. Good lesson too…BE BRAVE and let others know you care.❤
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