She retains
those novel feelings
of caressing her daughter;
before poverty's darkness
devoured her infant.
Author notes
Prompt ~ Her hands are still warm
A contest entry
- Speak volumes in few words by Lavender Butterfly.
450 points, ended September 24, 2008, 15 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Deeply compelling and profound... x
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So true in today's society sadly, so many parents are mourning their children for this exact reason. Best to you in the contest
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Thank you so much.
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Sharp contrast, shakes the grief from out of the heart and demands that we acknowledge how connected we are as one in The Divine's hands. Stunning piece beautifully done.
Peace & Light,
Tom B.
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Thanks a lot for your wonderful comments.
I am pleased that you enjoyed my poem.
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Sad tale of what too many face in this day and age... good luck in the contest
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Thank you so much for your wonderful comments.
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