Unconscious sacrifices
made through love
make it hard to acknowledge
that you would have deceived
the birth canal of lifeblood.
Author notes
20 words or less
Prompt: Denial
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A contest entry
- Word Prompt: 20 words by Aussie Gypsy.
375 points, ended February 14, 2008, 17 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Wow. This packs quite a punch. So pleased to see a trophy on this piece. Congratulations. ~Pamela
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Wow isn't this the whole truth and nothing but the truth, this is a sensational piece, well done
Thanks for taking the time to enter this contest, wishing you all the best
Karen -
boy can I relate to this one. 
It is very powerful. Beautifully penned.
Delila
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can definitely tell that this came from a mother
sometimes they say things that hurt like hell and yet we keep forgiving and hold out for that little bit of love seen in their eyes every now and again and that's when we realize ... it's all so worth it!
well done my friend!
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Many people don't think it exists. Tjhat's why it is called denial. I think I missed out on this one. Perhaps next time...
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true, in more ways then one i think you worded it perfectly, keep it flowing and good luck in the contest.
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