Gypsie’s Wonderful World of Words

Shakespeare published 154 sonnets in his quarto in 1609. While the initial 126 are addressed to a young man, the final 28 are directed toward an enigmatic woman referred to as the dark lady.

A Girl Named Jejune

In response to Sammi Cox’s Weekend Writing Prompt #298 Challenge in 30 Words – Jejune

Girls sprouting curves
boys wearing rolled up tees
mimicking young James Dean
While she just stayed the same
life was not such a boon
for a boring girl named Jejune

10 responses to “A Girl Named Jejune”

  1. Keith's Ramblings Avatar
    Keith’s Ramblings

    What were her parents thinking when they gave her that name?

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  2. willowdot21 Avatar
    willowdot21

    She is like I was 💜💜

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Ditto that Willow!! 💞

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      1. willowdot21 Avatar
        willowdot21

        Well there we go two kindred spirits 💜 look at us now ☺️

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      2. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
        Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

        🤗🤗🤗

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        willowdot21

        💜

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  3. Bill Avatar
    Bill

    Independent at a young age. 🙂

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Great perspective Bill! 😊

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  4. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    Aww, I feel for her

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Most definitely!! 🥹

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