Karen Jones Poet Rhyme

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Written March 1 2026 for Broken Heart contest sponsored by Seth Pina

Heartbroken

When he told me he didn’t want our baby
I snapped you see went a little crazy
How dare you look into my Black Excalibur eyes
And walk away carefree leaving lies

Heartbroken maybe it was deeper than
Word I can find to describe such a man
I couldn’t be happy not knowing this
Or could I all nappy run that back sis 

Sitting at the clinic in a Georgia town
Alone with my baby in my belly brown
I knew I couldn’t do it cut it’s life short 
Crying nurses soothing I didn’t abort

But my son still paid the price it’s sad
For in his life was a reluctant dad
Who never did anything no gifts no visits
Heartbreaking for him making me livid

Be careful who you walk away from
One day you will need your son

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Valsa George March 14, 2026 at 10:13 PM Dear Karen, l congratulate you on your decision to continue with your pregnancy and not to abort a life. Though he has walked away, God will give you the strength to be a single mother. Hope and pray your son shall grow to be your pride. Congratulations on your POTD. Karen Jones March 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM Thanks Valsa! My son is now an adult and though his father hasn’t changed his behavior the Lord made sure he regretted it. Life is indeed a gift and I am blessed to be his mother. Have a great weekend!

Olabosoye Wemimo Olaoluwa March 5, 2026 at 2:34 PM Surely, life has a way to pay one back in time per chance of past deeds. I pray for strength to bear such pains and loneliness. The poem is intriguing... Karen Jones March 5, 2026 at 3:57 PM God has been good to me as I was blessed with a great son who I named. His father had the nerve to request I name him after him a junior! Ha! Never!

Jerry Brotherton March 4, 2026 at 6:48 PM Congratulations on the POTD honors, my friend. Karen Jones March 4, 2026 at 8:06 PM Thanks Jerry!

Marugu Mo March 3, 2026 at 11:12 PM Firstly Congratulations for your POTD honor. This comes from a raw place, heartfelt and honest. Find peace my friend...its still a beautiful world inspite of all the darkness... Karen Jones March 3, 2026 at 11:56 PM Thank you Marugu. I’m not bitter but I can’t forget. I’ve moved on in my heart. Yes there’s beauty still. Hugs

Brandy Nicole March 3, 2026 at 6:48 PM Dearest Karen, my hands reach out to yours, letting you know you are strong and brave. You're such a wonderful woman holding onto what you know and believe in. So many blessings sent to you and your son. Life is so precious, indeed. Congratulations my dear sweet friend, on Poem of the Day. My best to you, always. Hugs, Brandy Karen Jones March 3, 2026 at 10:45 PM Brandy your kind sweet words warm my heart! Thank you and hugs returned!

the barefoot bard March 3, 2026 at 4:49 PM Karen Jones March 3, 2026 at 4:57 PM Thanks for sharing Douglas. Wow I suppose they felt it was the best for them but they missed out on a blessing. Blessings returned to you. the barefoot bard March 3, 2026 at 4:53 PM Congratulations Karen . When I was in my twenties I believed in cutting a life short until a married couple who were my friends did that. It changed my outlook very quickly. I admire your ethics Blessings Douglas

Abdullah Alhemaidy March 3, 2026 at 2:20 PM Dear lovely Karen congratulations on POTD! Have a wonderful season! Karen Jones March 3, 2026 at 2:48 PM Thanks Abdullah and blessings hugs

Gershon Wolf March 3, 2026 at 12:08 PM Poem of the Day?! Hurray!! :) Gershon Karen Jones March 3, 2026 at 2:48 PM I’m so shocked Gershon that my overshare was read this often lol Hugs

Constance La France March 3, 2026 at 11:34 AM Karen, how sad, you did the right thing, what I would do and you are blessed with a son now. Beautifully penned and congratulations on receiving POTD ~ Karen Jones March 3, 2026 at 2:47 PM Yes Constance I am blessed! Thanks hugs

Victor Buhagiar March 3, 2026 at 11:30 AM You're a woman of upright principles. Well deserved POTD. Karen Jones March 3, 2026 at 2:46 PM Thanks dear Victor! Hugs

I Am Anaya March 3, 2026 at 8:05 AM The challenges you have faced—bared, you & son tears shed for. I so hope you found counsel & support then which has made you stronger, as I’m here from my breakaway to support you today on a most important thing that’ll impower you more than ever poetess. Let your pen ride the wave of reflection & a good scold at the end. Congratulations KJ on the poem of the day! Much agapë love~God love too :) I Am Anaya March 3, 2026 at 9:52 AM I'm so happy for you, & we must never forget. Best of luck in the contest! I'm spreading more agapë love as it was passed down to me~ huge hugs Karen Jones March 3, 2026 at 8:37 AM Thanks Anaya! I didn’t want to write about my trauma again so I found inspiration for contest with this subject matter. My heart moved on but I will never forget. I got therapy for past trauma not this. Hugs

Kim Rodrigues March 3, 2026 at 5:25 AM So very sad. I think it’s like you said, he walked away from a gift from God. Big congrats on POTD! Karen Jones March 3, 2026 at 8:04 AM Thanks Kim!

Daniel Henry Rodgers March 3, 2026 at 4:52 AM Dear Karen, what heartbreak, what challenges, and yet what love of a godly mother. Amen! My wife is on the board of a Christian Crisis Pregnancy Center. They help mothers to save their baby and support mothers who have no support, all for free. Congratulations my Dear Sister on POTD! Blessings Always, Daniel Karen Jones March 3, 2026 at 5:12 AM Daniel your wife is an angel! I’ll always remember those empathetic nurses and clinic workers who made me feel heard! Thanks and blessings returned!

Tania Kitchin March 3, 2026 at 2:55 AM Karen, a great poem, full of raw emotion. Some men shouldn't be fathers and many children are better off without them. Thank you for sharing your story. Congratulations on POTD. Karen Jones March 3, 2026 at 4:03 AM Thanks Tania!

Lin Lane March 3, 2026 at 2:20 AM Hi Karen. There are those who quote scripture from one side of the mouth as if they are righteous but it’s all a facade. Underneath that spiel, their intentions are to promote themselves as good guys when it’s not so. Heartbreaks heal more quickly than broken marriages and your son was better off without a father who didn’t want him. He had a mother’s love. Potd exposure points a finger at those who preach God’s word for their own gain. Karen Jones March 3, 2026 at 4:03 AM Yes look at God! I really was blessed with an incredible son and his father lost out! Thanks Lin!

Tom Cunningham March 3, 2026 at 12:45 AM A heartbreaking verse Karen, you often hear of situations like that. He's not a real man, a real man wouldn't have abandoned you like he did. Congratulations to you on today's POTD honour, well deserved too. Tom Karen Jones March 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM I’m shocked that it is potd! Thanks Tom!

Unseeking Seeker March 3, 2026 at 12:37 AM Sad, showing that those whose heart centre is closed cannot give or receive love. Why, even animals show love for their new borns. Such is life, showing its ugly side. Congratulations on POTD, Karen. Karen Jones March 3, 2026 at 3:59 AM Wow! I didn’t know! Thank you!

Ink Empress March 2, 2026 at 7:01 AM Dear karen This hurts my heart, but everything happens for a reason, your son received all the love and learned strength from you im sure, if this is based on a real story, i must say, your words piercingly and in a poetic manner touched my heart and soul. A fave this is for me! For the sincerity of emotions ans sensitivity of the subject youv touched and also profound nature of word weaving! Sending you light always Karen Jones March 2, 2026 at 4:32 PM Yes Inky it is true. I was 21 when I gave birth to my only child and son. I wish I could change who his father is but I can’t. His father is a preacher’s son but also was young at the time. Thanks for the fav I am honored!

Gershon Wolf March 1, 2026 at 9:06 PM What a bum he was, is, always will be... Reminds of Ted Kennedy -- always a bum in the eyes of Mary Jo Kopechne and heaven. One can repent his sins, but he can never erase them. ~ Forever stained (That's me as well.) Gershon Wolf March 3, 2026 at 12:07 PM Good that his father is not around to model all the wrong things for your son. Way to see that silver lining. ~ gw Karen Jones March 1, 2026 at 11:56 PM On the bright side my son is strong independent and really cool not bitter, not studying his father.