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A Mother's Regret

all the family
near her deathbed: glazed eyes seek
an aborted child


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A Senryu on Mother Contest
Sponsor: Jenish Samadas

© 5th January 2020

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Phyllis Babcock

Date: 1/23/2020 2:53:00 PM

So sad and this happens often. love phyl

Paul Callus
Date: 1/24/2020 2:18:00 PM

So true, Phyllis, and many are those who live in remorse. Hugs // paul

Anil Deo

Date: 1/15/2020 6:59:00 PM

wow, so powerful. The word "aborted" just changes the almost "homely" scene as goodbyes are said. I must keep saying, JESUS will forgive any sin, if we confess/repent. Wow again, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/16/2020 9:29:00 AM

Thank you for your contribution and complimentary remarks, Anil. Best regards and peace to you. // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 1/9/2020 11:06:00 AM

Very powerful words Paul, deep thoughts, sad and could be so true for some. Blessings dear friend, Warm regards and hugs, Jennifer.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/16/2020 9:27:00 AM

I am sure I had replied to your feedback, Jenny, but I have nothing to show for it! Thank you for the lovely comments, my friend. ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul

FJ Thomas

Date: 1/6/2020 10:18:00 PM

Sometimes there just are not words... amazing Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 1/7/2020 1:45:00 PM

So true, Flo. Some things are hard to describe, and harder to understand. Thank you for stopping by. Warm regards // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/6/2020 2:37:00 PM

A stunning senryu, Paul. Sad that this happens so often. Surely you have a winner here! Love, Carolyn

Paul Callus
Date: 1/7/2020 1:40:00 PM

It is truly sad, Carolyn...but I do not judge anyone...I'm not in their shoes. Thank you for the faith you show in this poem, my friend. Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/6/2020 1:02:00 PM

- A mother will never forget that child ... really touching, Paul :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 1/7/2020 1:37:00 PM

Glad you like it, Anne-Lise:) Thank you for your contribution. Hugs // paul

Sandra Adams

Date: 1/6/2020 10:18:00 AM

wow... this one is powerful.... hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 1/7/2020 1:36:00 PM

Thank you for your powerful one-liner, Sandra:) Hugs // paul

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/6/2020 6:27:00 AM

Wow! How many moms will meet such innocents in the afterlife...

Paul Callus
Date: 1/7/2020 1:35:00 PM

In my eyes, in the afterlife, I see it as a moment of rejoicing, Kim! Thank you for your thoughts. Regards // paul

Constance La France

Date: 1/5/2020 11:12:00 PM

Paul, oh this is deep and wonderfully penned, well done _ Constance

Paul Callus
Date: 1/7/2020 1:34:00 PM

Thank you for the lovely comments, Constance. Best regards // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 1/5/2020 9:42:00 PM

sad to read, Paul. A very good verse. Good luck in the contest.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/7/2020 1:33:00 PM

Thank you for reading and liking, Eve. Hugs // paul

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/5/2020 3:54:00 PM

Wow - most touching, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/7/2020 1:32:00 PM

Thank you, Line...Regards // paul

Silent One

Date: 1/5/2020 2:30:00 PM

heartbreaking...

Paul Callus
Date: 1/7/2020 1:31:00 PM

Thank you...regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/5/2020 1:33:00 PM

oh wow, that makes me think of going into the light and maybe the child awaits her with forgiveness. I can only hope so!

Paul Callus
Date: 1/7/2020 1:29:00 PM

There are several possibilities, Andrea, but yours would be such a redeeming one! Thank you for reading and commenting. Regards // paul

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/5/2020 12:30:00 PM

So sad--but so true to life--excellent write, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/7/2020 1:28:00 PM

Glad you found it to your liking, Vijay:) Thank you. Regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 1/5/2020 11:04:00 AM

A heartbreaking poem on so many levels Paul, its so good to see you writing again and I hope you are on the road to recovery, good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 1/7/2020 1:27:00 PM

Many thanks, Jan. I'm much better now and nearly totally recovered. For once I'm taking life easy!! Hugs // paul

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/5/2020 10:20:00 AM

Oh so sad. Very good point to make. Well written :)

Paul Callus
Date: 1/7/2020 1:25:00 PM

Thank you, Heidi. So pleased you enjoyed. Regards // paul

Lin Lane

Date: 1/5/2020 10:07:00 AM

Such sadness in the choice that can never be forgotten. Your lines exemplify the theme. I see from Tom's comment that you've been ill. I sincerely hope all is right in your world now, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/7/2020 1:24:00 PM

Thank you for the feedback and concern, Lin. The sun is shining bright again:) Best regards // paul