The Boy who started a joke

 

 

Paul

 became Paulina

in just a matter of time

 

Paulina

 then started to dance

would do it at the drop of a dime

 

Paulina

 felt special

knew she stood out in the crowd

 

Paulina

 tried to hide the adam's apple

so she wouldn't be too loud

 

Paulina

 created vogueing

in her own little neighborhood

 

Paulina

 was often laughed at

they thought she was no good

 

Paulina

 often cried

behind everyone's back

 

Paulina

 continued vogueing

until she had a heart attack

 

Paulina

 didn't die

the people only remembered Paul

 

The Boy who started a joke

 and became loved by all

 

Reviews

[Gracie-San]

I understand why you wanted me to read this poem.

Your poem handles the subject matter in a more simplistic way, while mine is a little bit more complex. Yet, I think the simplistic quality that this poem has makes it so wonderful.

It was a very great read.

[Christina May Shanaberg]

The last two lines of this poem really set me to thinking. An interesting story, once, it sunk in (I mean the last two lines.) It is well written and had a sad, sad ending. Paul was remembered, at the death of his joke, Paulina. You may enjoy Emma's story, with a similar theme, "Denny."