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A Shell Uncracked

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A Shell Uncracked




In the shell of motherhood
    [a vacancy reigns]
within the flower petals of a womb
dried like potpourri-

I thought I heard a baby's tears
echo on hallow walls

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  • Poetic Tasha Moderators member
    June 1, 2008

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    wow, amazing take on the prompt...
    powerful in so few words.

    Tasha


  • Mirthryl
    February 26, 2008

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    Great take on the prompt! Love "the shell of motherhood" and "I thought I heard a baby's tears." Excellent write. Congrats on the gold!


  • Kuranya gold member
    February 26, 2008

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    Oh wow, this just blew me away, such a superb piece.... I am lost for words

    Thanks for taking the time to enter, wishing you the best of luck

    Karen


    • SerenityNChains gold member
      February 26, 2008
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      Karen,
      Thank you for the wonderful comment, the gold, and mostly the contest making me think outside of the box. It was wonderful.

      Blessed be,
      Billie Jean