Abortion

Is a woman's body not her own, can't she decide to remove what's grown? And yet, abortion's not so simple, a zygote is more than a pimple. Should motherhood be forced upon her, as if she were a or a cur? And if all life is precious to us, do we have the right to treat her thus? A fetus is a living being, and its life should warrant some meaning. But a woman's rights must also count, for it's her soul; that's called to account. When a woman's health is what's at stake, should moral objections then negate? And yet, if ending life's not a sin, where does our humanity begin? Must guilt be stored in a woman's heart, threatening to tear her soul apart? And what if it were your daughter's voice, pleading for her right to make that choice? (Rhyme) 1/8/2015

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Line Gauthier

Date: 3/8/2018 10:07:00 AM

Much food for thought. "And what if it were your daughter’s voice pleading for her right to have a choice?" closes the poem by hitting home and making it personal to either male or female reader.

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/8/2018 11:07:00 AM

Thanks Line, I appreciate both your comments and your support. Emile.

Old Buck

Date: 8/11/2015 9:25:00 PM

Emile: You have been able to ask tough questions with a loving heart. All of America needs to read this and come to grips with reality. I've always been pro life but must admit at times I waver. :o( oldbuck

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/12/2015 7:28:00 AM

Thanks so much Old Buck, your kind comments and support is much appreciated. Emile.

Daver Austin

Date: 7/15/2015 1:45:00 PM

I look at it from the responsibility standpoint. What the hell is sacred if life is not? I'm a Zen, a Rumi fan. Take life as it comes along and give thanks. Later with abortion! Congrats on the selection. Love, Dave Austin

Emile Pinet
Date: 7/16/2015 10:04:00 AM

Thanks Daver, I appreciate your comment and support. Emile.

Skat A

Date: 7/13/2015 12:33:00 AM

EMILE, Congratulations on having your poem featured this coming week. **SKAT**

Emile Pinet
Date: 7/13/2015 9:25:00 AM

Thanks so much SKAT, as always I appreciate all your support. Emile.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 1/10/2015 4:14:00 PM

G'day Emile... Touchy subject mate that has no winner or loser, but the individual is forgotten as the debate rages on. Nicely written. Regards Lindsay

Emile Pinet
Date: 1/10/2015 5:15:00 PM

Thanks Laurie, I welcome your input, Emile.

Jan Allison

Date: 1/8/2015 5:18:00 PM

I have to agree with casarah's comments abortion is very emotive subject - very well penned:-) Hugs Jan

Emile Pinet
Date: 1/8/2015 6:41:00 PM

Thanks Jan, I welcome your input, Emile.

Casarah Nance

Date: 1/8/2015 10:23:00 AM

Abortion is a touchy subject that gives lots of pro's and con's. Your poetry asks wonderful questions, not posing judgements but honoring both sides. This is very well done. Thank you for sharing.

Emile Pinet
Date: 1/8/2015 12:31:00 PM

Thank you, your comments are most welcomed and appreciated, Emile.