Contest entries for 15 for 15 (book).

Janie’s Joy: Jan 19-Jump, How a girl finds freedom

Janie’s Joy

Janie jumped with unlimited pleasure
When she came upon a great treasure.
The treasure of freedom she sought
Many a battle she faced and fought.

Since childhood she had ever been
Under the thumb of someone.
Parents, cousins or teachers
Dominated her feelings
Repressed her thoughts. 

She grew up and made her way
Into the wide world one fine day.
Intelligent and sensitive she was,
Yet, unable to counter malice.

There was a young man she met
Who showed her how to play it straight
Nothing hurts if you know what you want
Things will work well with a sincere effort.

Now, with her secret to happiness
She decided to work towards
Founding a children’s home, to let
The kids grow without fear or fuss.

With a dream to materialize
She like a happy child
Frolicked and jumped
In her new found bliss
Light as a butterfly, rich
With colorful wings
Poised today for a joyful
Tomorrow, the cars on the road
Pose no problem for her dance
For, like a blossom pretty and pink,
She flew on the ethereal breeze