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- She Had To Pay -

                                                Flogging
                                            as punishment
                                         confessed adultery
                                   the lover pleaded not guilty
                                                - coward

Copyright © Anne-Lise Andresen | Year Posted 2023

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Hiya Sharma Date: 10/15/2023 1:03:00 AM Woah, this is absolutely a cruel scenario, where flogging used to be given as punishment and is continued still today.. Really disheartening.. But, I must say that this is a very creative and thoughtful take for the cinquain poetry contest, you've taken a different approach and conveyed immense depth within few words.. Wonderfully crafted! Login to Reply

Ilene Bauer Date: 10/14/2023 1:11:00 PM Powerfully stated, Anne-Lise! It’s infuriating that this still goes on in this day and age… Login to Reply

Karen Jones Date: 10/14/2023 1:06:00 PM So tragic for her to be courageous despite condemnation of a cowardly lover. Great job making images from a few lines. Login to Reply

Vijay Pandit Date: 10/14/2023 4:21:00 AM Sad, yet true to life. Well said, Anne-Lise. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/14/2023 9:21:00 AM - Thank you for your comment, Vijay -

Victor Buhagiar Date: 10/14/2023 1:50:00 AM In the east, it carries a penalty of up to 100 lashes or even stoning to death, depending on the interpretation of the country's laws. In the West, you get away with murder. However, I loved your cinquain. Blessings Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/14/2023 9:21:00 AM - So very true, Victor - Thank you for your comment -

Silent One Date: 10/14/2023 1:19:00 AM Sad that this happens, what a clever idea for this form and contest.. Always great to think out of the box my friend.. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/14/2023 9:20:00 AM -... not always :) - Thank you for your comment, my friend :) - hugs

Jan Allison Date: 10/13/2023 3:15:00 PM Sadly it still goes on today Anne-Lise.hugs jan xx Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/14/2023 9:18:00 AM - Thank you for your comment, Jan :) -

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 10/13/2023 2:32:00 PM they always do Anne, guess it appeases their conscience lol I hope your feeling better Anne, love and prayers :) Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/14/2023 9:17:00 AM - It is on the sixth day and still bad ... thanks for asking love and prayers, Vie Rose :) - hugs