Mark and Ann got married early in their life,
they were both eighteen when Mark asked Ann to be his wife.
It took the next three years or so to furnish their abode,
and as they both loved kids they took the next step down the road.
When Ann announced “I’m pregnant” they both were filled with joy,
and started reading lists of names then Ann wanted a boy.
Morning sickness came and went and unpleasant as it seems,
Ann just took it in her stride as fulfilling all her dreams.
She went to relaxation class, did everything she should,
avoided all the negatives as much as she could.
Mark came home one day and found his Ann in tears,
"the blood tests have come through she sobbed they’ve realised my fears,
I could be carrying a Downs syndrome child the blood tests indicate,
they offered me abortion I said “no fear we’ll wait,
Regardless of the outcome I’l carry it full time,
everyone deserves a life this baby’s part of mine.”
And so the pregnancy went on the fateful day arrived,
Ann tried to act quite normaly and brushed her fears aside.
the midwife in the labour ward said “things are going well,
It’s in the right position but how long who can tell.”
Ann was in labour six hours or more before,
she pushed and pushed time and again,
till she could push no more.
The midwife said “Just one more push” and thankfully it came,
Ann lay so exhausted she was well out of the game.
Mark looked down upon the scene amidst loud baby cries,
Said” it’s a normal bouncing baby Ann what a wonderful surprise.”
Author notes
JUDMC Otherwise DQ ..Option no.6 / JUDMC. Time for a new one
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Comments
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This was very nicely done. It was moving. Flowed nicely. I enjoyed reading this piece. It was well written. Thanks for entering and best of luck to you in the contest.
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nicely done
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This is an awesome write. I felt each and every word within my soul. We are given the trials of special needs children sometimes to test us and to help us grow. I am glad that yours was a normal child though. Thank you for sharing.
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Wow! They told me the same thing about my youngest son Matthew. But same as this everything is fine. Thank you for sharing & entering. Good luck. ~~Iridessa~~
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I guess many have to make that terrible choice and few have the courage to wait ... this is an inspiring write but toward the finish I feel it lacked rhyming power as though you got tired at the end ...
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sorries
I think if you were to read "Ann's Dilemma" again you'll find it was you who got tired not I. ...George...
p.s. It was a long poem. Thanks for your comments
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This was written very well full of emotion! A wonderful story here that I enjoyed reading. Thank you for your entry and good luck
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It's certainly very well-written but I can't quite see how it relates to the quote ,so if you could explain that..?
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weird but defintely original, i liked the rhyme scheme and the theme thank you for entering and good luck
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Aww, this is a heart warming poem. She still carried it even though it was a risk. Very good write!
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This is superbly written, thanks for your entry lol
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It is an understatement to say this write has power, because you never know what is going to happen in life, the abortion fight is such a fine line to tread but you have stated the case well. Best to you
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This is an inspiring poem. I am glad to hear the baby was healthy but I understand that feeling of wanting the child no matter what because it is a part of you. Great job! Blessings, Patty
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a beautiful poem, i really enjoyed reading it. it has a great flow, thank you so much for entering!
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paw-writer
Many Thanks for your kind comments on "Ann's Dilemma"
glad you liked it Best Wishes and Kind Regards George ++++ -
pain without love
Many Thanks for your kind remarks on "Ann's Dilemma"
Glad you liked it Best Wishes and Kind regards George ++++
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Whew! An uplifting piece and a close call. I'm glad she didn't abort the child, and now she is rewarded with the job of raising such a blessing. Great storytelling. You did amazing with it.
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good!
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you need the quote! you need it in 5 min or i'm deleting you again.
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sorry, you don't have to quote in your authors notes. when you add it feel free to re-enter
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nice poem
good story and fine rhyme
thanks for entering
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nice job hn good luck to you in the contest with the others thanks for joining
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Nice...good story and rhyme...good luck and thanks for entering.
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Indeed a wonderful description of the life..I love the story..thanks for sharing such a wonderful piece..well done...
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PrabhuDayal
Many Thanks for your kind appreciation of "Ann's Dilemma"
Glad you liked it Best Wishes George
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I did not expect a happy ending there which made the happy ending...even happier
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Touching write about a difficult issue... well expressed.
Congrats on the trophies you won with this one...
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subliminal girl
Many thanks for your kind comments on "Ann's Dilemma
very much appreciated. "Philip's Way" is another "difficult
issue" poem of mine,I specialise in difficult issue poems.
by the way I didn't notice the omission, which you afterwards corrected.Last night i typed out a run down on
Germans and Germany but before I could dispatch it the internet decided to lose it.I must write it again.
I read your "Grasgleich" poem and have been trying to translate it into English . Aufwiederschreiben.George ++++
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"When Ann announced “I’m pregnant” they both were filled with joy
And started reading lists of names then Ann wanted a boy" that was worded so well this whole poem is very well written thanks for entering my contest i wish you the best of luck.
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Rawr. Smile.baby.plz
Many belated Thanks for your kind comments on my four poems
very much appreciated. Glad you liked them.the missing "H"
in "Oh" is one of my silly mistakes. Thanks for pointing it out.Best Wishes and kind regards George ++++
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"They offered me abortion I said “no fear we’l wait"
I think you mean "we'll wait"
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thats really sad... but i just cant identify with the story of birth .. i mean im sorry but im not planning on having children or anything so its difficult for me to grasp. but im glad that you can lol
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This is a poem that fills me with sadness and joy at the same time. A wonderful poem and your emotions come out with every word. Beautiful. Good luck
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Flying Phoenix
many thanks for your kind comments on "Ann's Dilemma"
very much appreciated Best Wishes and kind regards George
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I am sorry to say that your poem did not survive the judging of Level Four: Presentation/Grammar
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The midwife in the labour ward said “things are going well
It’s in the right position but how long who can tell”
Ann was in labour six hours or more before
She pushed and pushed time and again
Till she could push no more
The midwife said “Just one more push” and thankfully it came
Ann lay so exhausted she was well out of the game
Mark looked down upon the scene amidst loud baby cries
Said” it’s a normal bouncing baby Ann what a wonderful surprise” a beautiful poem good luck in the contest
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Reptile Lady
Many Thanks for your kind comments on "Ann's Dilemma"
very much appreciated Best Wishes.George -
maralisa
Many thanks for your kind comments on "Ann's Dilemma"
I'm glad you liked it.Best Wishes George
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Heart filled and wonderfully penned is this poem
We all fear something when pregnant and when they arrive safe and well its such an emotional relief
Thank you for your entry and good luck
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What a dilemma for parents to go through! My heart goes out to them.
Lovely, touching story.
thank you for your entry
best wishes in the contest
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wow.... this is the kind of poem I needed right now.. great job hun!
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I LOVE this! It is so sweet. I was so happy with the way the story went here. The rhyme flowed so well and lovely imagery.
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crazymomma
Many thanks for your kind comments on "Ann's Dilemma"
pleased you liked it.Best Wishes George ++++
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aww!!! I found this sooo cute! i really liked it a lot and i was so hoping for a happy ending and it did..this just proves that miracles do happen and when you hope things will always turn your way..AWSOME WRITE!
Thank You For Entering And Good Luck =)
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Your poem is great and wonderful it is agreat piece of writing well done good luck.
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reymysterio
Many Thanks for your glowing comments on "Ann's Dilemma".what happened to the Good Luck?
George +++
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WOW george its a beautiful poem..glad all turned out well for them..i love happy endings..xxx
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Arkbear
If you could tell me what "Rule" I didnt read perhaps I
could avoid making the same mistake twice .You complain about the quality of some of the poems yet you reject a
"beautiful Write" (Arzab's words not mine) the rules seem to have become the end rather than the means of the contest
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Hi George ~
Your write is beautiful.....but it is not in Poetic Form, ....it is in short story format ~
The Rules are put into place for a reason.....and if we did not set some boundaries outside of our own challenge, there would be no dicipline in writing ~
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Sorry if I was a little harsh earlier but my"Beautiful Write" has now become a dreaded "Pre-write" to be discrimated against in most contests without having had the opportunity to compete. I already have approx.150 of these so maybe you can see where I'm coming from.
Best Wishes and kind regards George ++++
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I thought this was a beautiful write. Sometimes people may fear what might happen when it comes to future children, but if people just relax and have hope, most of the time things work out for the best. Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest.
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