Dilemma…

Unplanned pregnancy

Brings tears, guilt and intense shame.

A day later–peace.

Day ten of Haiku Challenge:  http://pendownmythought.blogspot.com/

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  1. well written,

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  2. Another haiku written by someone who looked much deeper into the paining than I could see. Now I must ponder the peace. Nicely done.

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    • Many of us see things differently–that’s part of the beauty of this challenge. We get to see things in a different light. Thank you, Mike.

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  3. Wow, speechless.

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  4. This made me feel her turn from fear to life. So many questions hidden in the day later and the peace. Very nice.

    Shalom,
    http://cloakedmonk.com/2011/02/10/hiding/

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  5. OMG! thats was such an out of the box imagination…indeed a fearful incident. good wrk!

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    • Well, when I studied the painting, I saw above the girl’s figure a faint open, circular birth control pill container. Thus my take on the scenario. Do you see it? I’m curious…

      Thank you, Sarah!

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      • I did..thru ur eyes ofkors…wow! u r such an imaginative and keen observed..am impressed! glad to meet u 🙂

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      • I’m so glad to meet you too. And thanks for writing back and letting me know you saw it too.

        I appreciate your very generous comments, Sarah–thank you. 🙂

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  6. a complex and interesting handling of the theme. enjoyed it.

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  7. this is a unique take on the prompt… her burden is indeed intense yet full of hope.

    http://pinklady-bing.blogspot.com/2011/02/longing-for-you.html

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  8. girl’s fears,
    such sad reality …

    powerful highlight,
    thanks for sharing.

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  9. Totally unexpected take – powerful! Thank you for sharing ~ becca

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  10. Well expressed, Gayle. I like it that you left us with questions.

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  11. this is truly beautiful Bodhirose…I really enjoyed this as it feels of such peace as well(+)
    soulbro* 😉 xoxoxo—{–@

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  12. What a wonderful interpretation. Well done, Gayle.

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  13. iblogmoore

     /  February 10, 2011

    Woo very unexpected, I know so many woman that suffer these tears.

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  14. Strong image, wonderful haiku!!

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  15. Someone is Special

     /  February 12, 2011

    what can i say? No words..

    Someone is Special

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  16. whoah!!!! knocked me down on that one as well lol, a twisted tale lol

    cool! 🙂
    http://lynnaima.wordpress.com/

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