1 Nancy is such a day-dreamer.<\/p>\n
2 and possibly a teacher and peacemaker.<\/p>\n
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3 She once came to school late, and instead of hurrying,<\/p>\n
4 her sixth grade teacher\u00a0 — and classmates — watched as she stopped<\/p>\n
5 in the park across the street to watch a squirrel play.<\/p>\n
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6 She loves stories, imagining herself there<\/p>\n
7 in short stories or novels, and with visuals on TV or film<\/p>\n
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8 Likable characters, of the present, or the past,<\/p>\n
9 redeemable folks can draw her in.<\/p>\n
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10 especially late blooming heroes and saints.<\/p>\n
11 Nancy is such a day-dreamer.<\/p>\n
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12\u00a0 She loves stories, imagining herself there<\/p>\n
13 applying what she read in stories<\/p>\n
14 Like expecting Johnnie Tremain to be as brave as George Washington<\/p>\n
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15 Sometimes a real life friend, child, or sibling can gain confidence<\/p>\n
16 from such idealistic expectations.\u00a0 Sometimes just seek other advice.<\/p>\n
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By Nancy Ann Smith, Poetry Marathon, prompt #8,\u00a0 \u00a0June 25, 2022<\/p>\n
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