Christine was freshly out of high school
a teenage girl with lots of spunk
when she met a handsome young man
who turned out to be a punk.
He planted an untimely seed
at their first sexual attempt
when he couldn't handle the pressure
he suddenly became exempt.
Her grandma let off steam
said 'Christine is a tramp'
She will never amount to anything
except being some man's vamp.
She was another single mother
who tainted the family tree
still grandma lent her support
and she did so graciously.
With two generations by her side
she worked from dusk till dawn
when the punk returned with promises
another child was born.
The pressure of raising a family
was too complicated for this young man
with two babies and their mother
he just didn't give a damn.
Yet again she found true love
or so her heart believed
he left an unhappy union
when another child was conceived.
Now Christine is a single mom
with three daughters to call her own
a house and garden with a well paid job
and she did it all alone.
If only her grandma had lived
to see what Christine had achieved
the girl who won't amount to anything
did more than anyone believed.
Author notes
Thank you Wattle for writing your story 'She Will Never Amount To Anything' allpoetry.com/Story/1616014
Because of that story, I was inspired to write your story in poetic form. I hope you enjoy it. I also read TooRainbow story, it was a wonderful indepth story and so well written. You see how your work inspires others Wattle. You deserve a lot of credit much more than you realize.
Written November 11th, 2005
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judged superior- Amazing.......... Wonderful write. It has it all great flow, and much more. Good ryhming.
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Some people would have been knocked down by grandma's words, but the character in this poem fought harder to show grandma she was wrong. This happy ending does not happen for all those in Christine's shoes. Glad to hear this one made it.
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GREAT!
wonderful, i love this! one of the est poems i have ever read...it really reminds me of me, because my parents think that im just a waste of time, and money...but just wait till im all grown up! -
This could fit a few people that I know.
It is always a great feeling when something works out. Raising three kids alone is huge I thought i had read this before 
I didn't realize until i saw your author comment it was from Wattles story. Absolutley perfect
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i like this so much for it hits so close to home.i love how you can entwine a story into a wonderful poeti form.you are a master at it and it's only part of why i keep coming back to read you.you are such a great artist and your talent seem to grow by the minute.you and wattle compliment each other's work quite nicely.
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Awesome!
Now if this don't make ya proud of a soul who has made mistakes in her lifetime and then rises up to take the responsibility of her actions and the actions of another all alone and make it work out for the best, with a strong will, and love..Wow, what an inspirational piece sis..thanks for sharing, I love the heart you have, me thinks you should hold onto it, for you're so darn sweet!
Much love to you and yours!
-Timothy The Poetic Weaver
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Oh, it wasn't difficult at all. The idea came to me after reading his story. I thought it would sound good as a poem as well; and yes, Wattle is inspiring with a pen and he sure deserves all the publicity he's gotten today. It was a pleasure and a priviledge reading your story because you told it so well. My only regret is that it had to end. I'm so glad you looked down further and read my poem. Thank you and pen on. Avril
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How did you manage to tell Wattle's story in the compactness of poetic form? You are quite clever!! It's amazing the way the story rhymes as if by accident. Fabulous job on this, Avril. Very impressive!! Isn't it amazing how inspiring Wattle is with a pen? He's getting such publicity today! Thank you for your kind advertisement of my own story. Your enthusiastic opinion means a lot to me. Thank you, too, for letting me know about this post. I may have recognized the significance of the title when I clicked on your page, but then again, I may have looked down further. I am happy I didn't miss it. Wonderful work!
Sheryl -
Oh my 'my' Diamond, what a poet you are. I love this and I'm quite sure 'Christine' will take a copy also (bcause I'll show her this beautiful poem. Thank you.
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