Scout
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A young, unknowing, motherless child
Is raised by her father, is unladylike and wild.
She plays outside in overalls,
Until dinner is ready, and Calpurnia calls.
She’s old enough now and goes to school,
Soft spoken,
quiet,
eagle scout,
First born child,
birth order pushed down.
Four adopted sisters came along.
I attempted to speak out,
They quieted me down.
Sang with them in church,
