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Kim Engels - The Cambodian Princess

I am of Chinese descent but was raised in Cambodia. My mom was part of the royal family and my dad was a business tycoon; both also had high educations. Growing up, I was always the top of my class, poised to follow in their footsteps. Then, Pol Pot took over and the Khmer Rouge happened. For years, my family suffered and went through many horrors to survive. Luckily, a few of us that survived made it to the United States and created families of our own. I now live in Texas with my husband Richard and our son Lawrence lives nearby.

The Scariest Place I Experienced

During Pol Pot’s regime, my family was forcibly relocated to a very rural area. I was tasked to gather food and wood. This is my story of one experience I had while gathering what we need.

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Beautiful Gardens

I love gardens and flowers, I always have. I inherited this love from my parents and how they setup the gardens in our mansion. I still remember vividly what it looks like and wish I would see it all again. Now, I have my own gardens that I love very much.

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Turning Your Tongue Seven Times Before You Speak

This poem is one of my classic sayings. It is about thinking about the words you say to people

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I have plenty of other poems, more than just these three. On the top of the page is the menu to see the rest while mobile viewers will have to click the menu icon then poems. Please, read and share the poems you like. If they bring even a small amount of joy to your world, then I’m happy